RR Auction: December 2012 Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

DECEMBER 12, 2012

AN EXCLUSIVE

AUCTION 2/23/13

FEATURING PERSONAL ITEMS FROM JOEY’S ESTATE

SOME BANDS INFLUENCED PUNK

JOEY RAMONE OWNED IT Joey Ramone, famed front man of the Ramones, was the real deal. And the personal property from his private estate is definitely the genuine article. Selected items to be presented by RR Auction include a stage-worn leather jacket and pants, a pair of his trademark shades, guitars, handwritten song lyrics, as well as his personal record and poster collections. Refer to our online catalog for a complete listing of items in this exclusive first-time offering. And make them your own.

Photo credit: Ian Dickson

This month’s catalog begins with a special supplemental section!

Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (November 26). At 6pm on Wednesday, December 12th the one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule. All times in RRAuction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.

This month’s catalog begins with a special supplemental section, consisting of nearly one hundred previously unavailable signed and unsigned Civil War items. Represented are numerous signed items of the utmost rarity and desirability—a letter from Lee to Johnston discussing their impending defeat as Grant and Sherman close in, cartes-de-visite of future presidents Garfield and Grant in uniform, a portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy, and a survey of obstructed fords at Bull Run signed by the fiery Van Dorn, as well as a number of Brady and Gardner photos of some of the most important Union and Confederate officers. Also included are photos and letters of tremendous historical value, encompassing the war’s wide and varied legacy—signed photos of the general who composed ‘Taps,’ an oversized image of the fabled CSS Virginia, a signed carte-de-visite of the Gettysburg hero once known as the inventor baseball, a letter from the Confederate soldier and writer hailed as Faulkner’s predecessor, and a Union soldier’s letter on Virginia’s acceptance of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a decidedly remarkable collection that RR Auction is proud to present as a supplement in its December 2012 auction.

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Bob Eaton owner, acquisitions bob.eaton@rrauction.com

Tricia Eaton auction production manager tricia.eaton@rrauction.com

Bobby Eaton vice president of operations bobby.eaton@rrauction.com

Carla Eaton NH Auctioneer License #3029

Mike Nelson senior catalog writer mike.nelson@rrauction.com

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Mandy Eaton-Casey chief financial officer amanda.casey@rrauction.com

Jessica Hinckley executive bidding assistant jessica.hinckley@rrauction.com

Sarina Carlo art director sarina.carlo@rrauction.com

Elizebeth Otto consignment manager elizebeth.otto@rrauction.com

Erika Rosenfeld inventory processing, researcher erika.rosenfeld@rrauction.com

Annie Nichols junior art director annie.nichols@rrauction.com

Bobby Livingston vice president, public relations bobby.livingston@rrauction.com

Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

Linda Immerman acquisitions assistant linda.immerman@rrauction.com

GENERAL RR AUCTION INFO R&R Auction Company, LLC, d/b/a RRAuction Licensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

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The final day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, December 12. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm.

All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

POSTPONEMENT

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GUARANTEES

Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted.

The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

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We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or e-mail with their tentative final results the day after the auction ends.

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alternative of dispute resolution by arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.

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MINIMUM BIDS Every item has a minimum bid (MB). No bids below this amount will be accepted.

MAXIMUM BIDS To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242.

If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the underbidder’s bid.

BID INCREMENTS Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%.

CHECKING BIDS You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish.

However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into affect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.

RESERVES Some lots may have a confidential reserve, below which the lot will not be sold.

CALLBACKS RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night.

You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.

WITHDRAWING BIDS You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and no bids may be withdrawn at any time. There are no exceptions; failure to comply will terminate all future bidding.

AFTER THE AUCTION WINNER NOTIFICATION We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.

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TERMINOLOGY

INTERNET LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS

CONDITION

Access our online catalog at www.RRAuction.com and register to become a bidder. We offer the most interactive online auction in the collectibles field. After you have completed the registration form, you will have access to:

Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

GROUP LOTS In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Tricia Eaton (tricia@rrauction.com).

MATTED & FRAMED Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/ or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.

ALS — Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality)

AQS — Autograph Quotation Signed ANS — Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS) LS — Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)

SP — Signed Photo

• Real-time online bidding • Tracking of lots/consignments All auction and bidding regulations stated in the Terms and Conditions in the front of the catalog apply to online bidding.

OBTAINING A BIDDER NUMBER & PASSWORD Before you can bid on the internet, you need to obtain a bidder number and password. If you do not have a bidder number, just follow these few easy steps: 1. Go to www.RRAuction.com and click on the NEW BIDDER REGISTRATION button located under the log-in box.

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RRAuction does not share your information.

Please make sure to give accurate information so we can contact you with your bidder number. If you already get the catalog, your bidder number is located on the label on the envelope. Call or e-mail us for your password.

3. Your application will be proccessed within 24 to 48 hours (excluding non-business hours) as long as all information is received. You will be contacted with a bidder number and password.

DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover INSCRIBED — “Personalized” Book Grading Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.

CHANGING/ FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS After you have performed the steps above, you will be able to log in to your account and change your password. If you have forgotten your password, enter your bidder number, then click the FORGOTTEN PASSWORD button. We will automatically send your password to your e-mail address on file. If you have any problems changing your password, call or send an e-mail to Tricia@RRAuction.com.

THE RR AUCTION TEAM OF AUTHENTICATORS & CONSULTANTS BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION

AUCTION

After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 370 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certificates of Authenticity

are complimentary with every lot sold.

RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee on every signed item we sell. The Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner.

While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.

JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator.

PSA/DNA

STEVE ZARELLI

PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

Letters of Authenticity

are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.

Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI Steve has been collecting and closely studying space and aviation autographs for over 15 years. He has been at the forefront of identifying deceptive forgeries and his findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference, Relics of the Space Race, as well as the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine. Steve was also a contributor to the UACC signature study, Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph.

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value.

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

Frank is the world’s leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study in 1986, he has amassed the largest file of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.

RENATO SAGGIORI With more than 50 years in the European autograph market, Renato is considered an expert on the manuscripts of European royalty, scientists, painters, and writers. He is also considered the leading authority on papal autographs and manuscripts. His 2006 book, The Popes - Five Centuries of Signatures, is an indispensible reference tool.

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES Civil War Signatures

With more than 45 years combined experience in the field, Brian and Maria are two of the nation’s leading experts in Civil War autographs and manuscripts.

JAMES CAMNER, LA SCALA AUTOGRAPHS James is a leading classical music autograph dealer. With more than 35 years experience, he is a founding member of PADA, an authenticator for PSA/DNA, a member of the ABAA, and an author of over ten published books on related subjects.

RICH CONSOLA Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Stacey by phone at (603) 732-4280 or by email at Stacey.Jordan@RRAuction.com

PHOTOGRAPHS

made as history was being made Auction January 2013 Beginning this January, you can snap up some of the most historic and iconic photographs of the 19th and 20th centuries. This special auction includes originals by famed masters such as Mathew Brady, Napoleon Sarony, Felix Nadar, Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Yousuf Karsh, George Grantham Bain, Clarence Sinclair Bull, Edward Curtis, and Carl Van Vechten. For a preview and details, go to www.RRAuction.com.

Then capture some history for yourself.

The Civil War

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“Have no information of enemy nearer than Corinth think we can hold the place against twelve hundred cavalry” 1. John C. Adams. Army officer (1825–1864) who resigned his commission and joined the Confederate States Army, rising to the rank of brigadier general before being killed in action. War-dated handwritten telegram, signed “John C. Adams, Col., ACS,” one page, 8.25 x 8.5, dated December 1, 1862. Telegram to General Ruggles reads, in full: “Four hundred & fifty aggregate for duty not well prepared to hold this place half-force is militia imperfectly armed with little ammunition fortifications bearly complete one thousand negroes at work need heavy artillery & musket ammunition. Have no information of enemy nearer than Corinth think we can hold the place against twelve hundred cavalry.” A central vertical fold and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Less than a month after sending this telegram, Adams was promoted to brigadier general where he served at Vicksburg and assisted John B. Hood in pushing General Sherman northward after the fall of Atlanta. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

3. Robert Anderson. Union

2. William W. Allen. Confederate general (1835–1894) who commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Tennessee. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. W. Blyth of Montgomery, Alabama, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Faithfully yours, Wm. W. Allen, Maj. Gen’l C.S.A.” Scattered surface marks and soiling, and a noticeable tack hole to the top and two tiny ones to the lower corners, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

general (1805– 1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s imminent secession, Anderson refused a formal demand for his surrender and in the early morning hours of April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter was bombarded, and the Civil War began. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Anderson in uniform, by Fontayne of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Robert Anderson, Br. Gen. U.S.A.” In fine condition, with a slight bend to the top and a trivial mark to the lower border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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4 . N a t h a n i e l P. Banks. Union general

(1816–1894) who led forces at Shenandoah, Red River, and elsewhere. Prior to the Civil War, he served as governor of Massachusetts and speaker of the US House of Representatives. Civil War-dated original 2.5 x 4.25 cartede-visite bust portrait of Banks in uniform, by Warren of Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, signed at the bottom in black ink, “N. P. Banks, 4th Nov: 1864.” In fine condition, with a subtle central block of toning and mild silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

7. P. G. T. Beauregard. Unsigned original 2.25 x 3.75 cartede-visite portrait of Beauregard, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8. P. G. T. Beauregard. Un-

signed original 2.25 x 2.75 oval portrait of Beauregard in uniform, by an anonymous studio, affixed to a 4.25 x 5.25 mount. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and soiling, and light rippling and creases to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

5. P. G. T. Beauregard.

Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Beauregard, by Rockwood of New York. Some light silvering to dark areas of the image and a trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

6. P. G. T. Beauregard. Un-

signed original 2.25 x 4 cartede-visite bust portrait of Beauregard, by Vannerson & Jones of Richmond, Virginia. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and toning to the borders, and the image a bit faded. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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9 . W i l l i a m W. Belknap. Union gen-

eral and secretary of war under Grant (1829–1890). Inadvertently, Belknap almost saved Custer from his fate at Little Bighorn, when Custer became embroiled in the scandal that resulted in Belknap’s impeachment and Grant’s censure of Custer. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Belknap in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Wm. W. Belknap, Brig. Genl. Vols.” In very good to fine condition, light toning, some mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and clipped corners.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Civil War

13. John C. Breckinridge. American

10. William R. Boggs. Confederate general (1829–1911) who was well noted as a civil engineer and constructed the military fortifications that protected some of the Confederacy’s most important seaports.

Original war-dated 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed below the image in black ink, “Head Qr Trans Min: Dept, Shreveport, La. 1864. Very Rspy, Your obt Sevt, W. R. Boggs, Brig Genl & Chief of Staff.” Light toning and foxing to borders and image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 11. Elias Boudinot. Cherokee

colonel in the Confederate States Army, who was elected as an Arkansas representative in the Confederate Congress (1835–1890).

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Boudinot, by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Your friend, E. C. Boudinot.” In fine condition, with some trivial soiling and mild silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate Secretary of War. TLS signed “J. C. Breckinridge,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, War Department letterhead, September 26, 1899. Letter to General Horatio C. King. In part: “It would indeed be most pleasant for me to meet with my old comrades; but I am so tied down by official duties at present that I see no chance of getting off. But I am with them in spirit, and wish them every joy and success in this reunion of kindred souls.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

14. John C. Breckinridge. Unsigned original

2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Breckinridge in uniform, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. In very good condition, with light scattered foxing and soiling, slight corner tip dings, and a bit of paper loss to the lower edge of the photo. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

12. Braxton Bragg. Confederate general (1817–1876) who was relieved of field duty after his unsuccessful siege of Chattanooga.

His mixed legacy as a skilled organizer but a poor commander remains one of the great topics of debate among Civil War historians.

Ink signature, “Braxton Bragg, Genl C.S.A.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with some show-through from mounting remnants to reverse borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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17. Ambrose E. Burnside. Union gen-

15. Don Carlos Buell.

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite three-quarter length portrait of Buell in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “D. C. Buell, Major General.” In very good condition, with light scattered surface marks and toning, slight paper loss to the lower right corner tip, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and a skinned back. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“General Longstreet was in the second battle...He and I belonged to different brigades and divisions” 16. Don Carlos Buell.

American military officer (1818–1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much controversy, and he was ultimately relieved of command for his failure to pursue Bragg’s withdrawal following the Battle of Perryville in 1862. ALS signed “D. C. Buell,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Airdire, February 4, 1892. Letter to Edward David of Washington, D.C. In part: “The battle of Contreras commenced on the 19th and ended on the 20th of August, 1847: The battle of Churubusco was fought on the 20th of August.

General Longstreet was in the second battle but not in the first. He and I belonged to different brigades and divisions.” In fine condition, with overall toning with a lighter block over the signature area, mounting remnants to borders, and lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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eral and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824– 1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Burnside in uniform, by Brady of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “A. E. Burnside, Gnl.” In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and light soiling, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, trimmed edges, and a small pencil notation to the lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The composer of ‘Taps’ 18. Daniel Butterfield. Union

general (1831– 1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea. He is generally credited as the composer of the bugle call ‘Taps.’ Original 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite bust portrait of Butterfield in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Danl Butterfield, U.S.A.” In fine condition, with light scattered toning and speckling to the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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21. William L. Cabell. Brigadier General

19. Daniel Butterfield.

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, Craigside letterhead, no date. Letter to “Nicholson.”

In part: “By my oversight & neglect you didn’t get the dandiest dinner souvenir ever made.” Three horizontal folds, and light scattered creases and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

(1827–1911) in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War, who later served as Mayor of Dallas, Texas. ALS signed “W. L. Cabell, Lieut General U. C. Veterans, Trans Miss Dept,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.5, illustrated TransMississippi Department United Confederate Veterans letterhead, May 1909. Letter to F. H. Meserve. In full: “I return you your two pictures They were taken either in Richmond Virginia or Little Rock Arkansas I would like to have a copy if you can furnish me one.” Pencil notation to bottom indicates letter was received on May 21, 1909. Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, staple holes and paperclip impression to upper left corner, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

War-dated portrait of Hooker and his staff in Lookout Valley

20. Daniel Butterfield. Vintage sepia 8 x 5 photo of Butterfield posing with General

Joseph Hooker and several other officers at Lookout Valley in 1863, by J. B. Linn & Co. of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “E. H. Perkins, Jr., With compliments of his friend, Daniel Butterfield,” with Butterfield also identifying the soldiers in the photo adding “Photograph taken at Lookout Valley winter of 1863.” In very good condition, with scattered spotting and surface marks to image, pencil notation to bottom border, and some light damp staining to reverse.

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The great Southern novelist laments: “I never had the pleasure to see General R. E. Lee” 22. George Washington Cable. Novel-

ist (1844–1925) who served in the Confederate Army. He wrote of violence and death, of racial intermarriage, and of contradictions and complexities. He is recognized today as one the South’s most acute social critics. ALS signed “Go. W. Cable,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, March 17, 1922. Letter to J. E. Boos. In part: “I wish I did not have the pleasure to say that tho I was in the Confederate Army from the latter part of 1863 to the end of the Civil War I never had the pleasure to see General R. E. Lee. All my small bit of soldiering was done in Mississippi and Alabama.” In fine condition, with a band of toning to the left border.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Cable’s hand, and an unsigned cabinet photo. Cable enlisted in the Fourth Mississippi Cavalry at age 19, an experience that would inform much of his writing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

24. James Holt Clanton. Confederate general who was later murdered in a private feud in 1871. Ink signature, “Jas H. Clanton, Capt commanding, Montgomery Mounted Rifles,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip, clipped from a letter or document. Slip is affixed to an original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Clanton in uniform. In good to very good condition, with a vertical fold through middle initial, a couple pencil marks, and moderate damp staining affecting portion of signature and rank. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

23. Civil War Sailor. Civil War surgeon Allen S. Heath (b. 1821). Surgeon on the staffs of General King in West Virginia and of General Michael Corcoran’s Irish Legion in Georgia. Two war-dated ALSs, each signed “Allen S. Heath,” lightly-lined, 5 x 8, each four sides on two adjoining pages, US Steamer Daylight off Fortress Monroe, both dated July 8, 1861. In separate letters to his brother, and to his wife and children before the USS Daylight undertakes a foray down the coast to North Carolina in search of enemy shipping and Confederates. To his brother, he writes: “We have got every nook and corner filled with coal & water, have taken on an extra sailing master, a rifled gun & numerous other things, and am off for Wilmington North Carolina after prizes and privateers. I do not think we will be gone more than 3 or 4 weeks…l regret not having an opportunity to see and participate in the big fight, but our present enterprize will be much more remunerative.” The second letter to his family reads, in part: “My last moments before starting for Wilmington and that portion of North Carolina coast…We have filled up with coal, water, men, guns and ammunition for a 3 or 4 weeks constant run up and down the coast in the vicinity of Wilmington…lf you can spare money enough to get a barrel of flour you had better.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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25. Confederate Loan. Partlyprinted engraved DS, signed “Ro: Tyler,” one page, 13.25 x 13, February 5, 1863. Confederate States of America Loan for $1000 plus interest at the rate of eight percent, “to provide a War Tax for their redemption.” Bottom of the document retains 18 payment coupons.

Signed at the conclusion by Register of the Treasury Robert Tyler.

Double-matted to an overall size of 17.25 x 16.5. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and some light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 26. John A. Dahlgren.

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy’s ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons.

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Dahlgren in uniform, by Brady, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. Admiral Dahlgren, Chief of Bur. of Ordnance, U.S. Navy, 1868.”

In fine condition, with a couple slight bends and creases, and silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

28. Margaret Davis Hayes. Daughter of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bingham and Hilliard of Memphis, Tennessee, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Margaret Davis Hayes.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing to image, slight creases to bottom corner tips, and some mounting remnants to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Confederacy’s most famous warship 27. The CSS Virginia. First steam-powered ironclad warship

of the Confederate States Navy, constructed using the raised and cut down original lower hull and steam engines of the scuttled USS Merrimack. It was one of the participants in the Battle of Hampton Roads, opposing the USS Monitor in March 1862, which was the first ever battle between ironclads. Original unsigned 7.75 x 5.25 photo of an artist’s rendition of the CSS Virginia affixed to a 9 x 7 mount, captioned at the bottom in black ink, “‘The Virginia’ (The Merrimac), so christened after she was iron-cladded [sic] before she went to sea.” Two heavy creases to the upper right and heavy paper loss to the lower right corner of the mount, otherwise very good condition. The ship was known to the Union as ‘The Rebel Monster,’ but despite its fearsome appearance it never successfully broke the Union blockade. A rare depiction of the short-lived warship with a lasting legacy. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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29. Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. Two letters: ALS signed “Jefferson Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, Baltimore, October 15, 1869, a letter acknowledging a gentleman; and one LS, signed “Alexander Stephens, M. C. of G. A.,” one lightly-lined page, 7.5 x 2.75, no date, a letter recommending Edwin R. Cunningham for an appointment as commissioner of deeds. In overall fine condition, with mirroring to ink on the Davis letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

30. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 cartede-visite portrait of an older Davis, by Netterville Briggs of Leamington. In very good condition, with light scattered surface marks and spots, and trimmed top and bottom edges.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Magnificent portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy 31. Jefferson Davis. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy, by C. R. Rees & Bro. of Richmond, Virginia, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Jeffer. Davis.”

In fine condition, a few trivial surface spots and mild silvering to dark areas of the image. A rare and highly sought-after portrait, only a handful have appeared at auction in recent years—and this is, perhaps, the most pristine example extant. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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32. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite cartoon of Davis in a dress with his wife, by William H. Mumler of Boston, captioned at the bottom: “Mrs. Jeff. Davis—Don’t provoke the President or he may hurt some of you.” Light silvering to dark areas of the image and a lightly trimmed top edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

36. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned

original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in formal attire,

by E. Anthony of New York. In fine condition, with trivial corner tip dings, some speckling to the image, and a pencil notation to the lower border. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

33. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned origi-

nal 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite featuring an artist’s rendition of Davis in a dress, by a Philadelphia artist, captioned at the bottom: “The Arch Conspirator: Jefferson Davis, As he appeared when captured by the Michigan Cavalry.” In very good condition, with scattered dings and soiling, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and a skinned back. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

34. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned

original 2.75 x 3.5 oval portrait of Davis, affixed to a 4 x 5.5 mount.

In fine condition, with scattered surface marks, toning, and soiling, and light rippling to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

37. Jefferson Davis.

Exceptionally clear original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davis, by C. W. Motes of Atlanta. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface marks and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Pre-war carte-de-visite portrait of Davis as Major General of Mississippi State troops

35. Jefferson Davis. Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in uniform, by

Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, dated 1861 in the lower border. Scattered toning and soiling, and mild silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Davis received his appointment to command the Mississippi State troops a mere four days after resigning from the Senate on January 21, 1861, a few weeks after the state’s secession. A rare and desirable portrait of the soon-to-be president of the Confederacy. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare portrait of the Union general often credited with the invention of baseball 38. Abner Doubleday. Union general (1819–1893) famous for his association with the invention

of the game of baseball. In April 1861, Doubleday served in the garrison at Fort Sumter, and he was said to have aimed the first gun to reply to the Confederate batteries. His greatest performance of the war came at Gettysburg when he assumed command of the 1st corps after the death of General John F. Reynolds. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Doubleday in uniform, by C. D. Fredericks & Co. of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “A. Doubleday, Major General.” A surface crease to the upper right corner, light scattered soiling, and the signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. Doubleday was promoted to major general in March 1863, and in July led his cavalry corps at Gettysburg, where, though outnumbered, they inflicted massive casualties against ten Confederate brigades. A remarkable photograph of a general forever chiseled into American lore. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

39. Varina Anne Davis.

Daughter of Confederate president Jefferson Davis (1864–1898). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Davis of Richmond, Virginia, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Varina Anne Davis.” Some scattered light spotting and foxing to image and border, and a bit of scattered light silvering, otherwise fine condition.Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

41. David G. Farragut. Ameri-

can admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Farragut in uniform, by J. Gurney & Son of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “D. G. Farragut.” In fine condition, with trivial corner tips dings, some mild scattered speckling to the image, and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

40. Henry L. Eustis. Union

general from Massachusetts (1819–1885) who commanded a brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Eustis, by J. W. Black of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. L. Eustis, Brig. Gen.” Some light scattered foxing to the image, a couple trivial corner tip and border dings, and a lengthy collector’s pencil notation to the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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42. William B. Franklin.

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite portrait of Franklin in uniform, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. B. Franklin, Maj. Genl U.S. Vol.” In fine condition, with slight irregular adhesion to the signature and subtle silvering to dark areas of the image.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Supremely rare portrait of Garfield during his stint as Union brigadier general

43. James A. Garfield. Civil War-era original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Garfield in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “J. A. Garfield, Brig. Gen. Vols.” Light scattered soiling, a few trivial border dings and creases, and light silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Wartime portraits of Garfield in uniform are exceptionally scarce and highly desirable, and this is the only example of such a photograph that we have ever offered. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

45. Robert W. Gibbs. Surgeon general

44. James Forsyth. Staff officer during the Civil War and cavalry regimental commander during the Indian Wars (1835–1906). ALS signed “James W. Forsyth,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, Headquarters Seventh Cavalry letterhead, November 29, 1893. Letter to an unidentified recipient. In part: “I desire to inform you, as requested, that I expect to leave here for this place on the…train U.P.R.R. on Friday Dec. 1st and ought to reach Topeka at about 3.…You may rest assured that James W. Forsyth is to be the only gentleman that will put in an appearance on the day and date noted.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

of the Confederate Army. Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Gibbs, by Quinby & Co. of Charleston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. W. Gibbs MD., Surgeon General, S. C. A.” In fine condition, with a ding to the upper right border of the photo and a lightly trimmed left edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

46. John B. Gordon. Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. ALS signed “J. B. Gordon,” one page, 7.75 x 10.25, State of Georgia, Executive Department letterhead, April 25, 1887. Letter to Jefferson C. Davis. In full: “Your kind letter…asking for my photograph, received. It affords me pleasure to comply with your request, and I herewith send one, taken during my term as U. S. Senator.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered border toning, and a few tiny chips and tears to the borders, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Choice post-war portrait of the victorious Union general 47. U. S. Grant. Original crystal-clear 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Grant in his dress uniform, by J. Gurney and Son of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. A.” Also printed in the lower border is “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866, by J. Gurney & Son in the Clerk’s Office of the U. S. for the Southern District of New York.” In very good condition, with a crease to top left corner tip, scattered soiling to image and border, a few spots to image, and soiling to reverse. An exceptional portrait of Grant, who, at the time of the photo, was regarded as the most popular man in the country. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

48. Henry W. Halleck. Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strategy for Union forces. Lincoln once described him as ‘little more than a first rate clerk.’ Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Halleck in uniform,

by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. W. Halleck, Major Genl.”

In fine condition, with some trivial soiling and subtle silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 49. Winfield Scott Hancock. Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as ‘Hancock’s War.’ Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Hancock in uniform, by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Winfd. S. Hancock, Major Gen. USA.” In very good condition, with a couple light creases to the corners, light scattered soiling, and a trimmed top edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hamlin accepts an invitation to attend the dedication of the Washington Monument 50. Hannibal Hamlin. ALS,

one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Bangor, January 29, 1885. Letter to “John Sherman, Ch. of Commission &c &c,” in response to Sherman’s personal invitation to attend the unveiling of the finally completed Washington Monument. In part; “I have been honored in the receipt of the invitation of the Commission in relation to the Dedication of the Washington Monument, to be present at the same on the 21st day of Feb. I have also received your invitation for the same purpose; in which you express the hope the [sic] that I will accept the invitation tendered to me. In view of the importance of the event and its National Character, I do not feel at liberty to decline your invitation, and I cordially accept the same. I will be present at the Dedication.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered toning, and a partial separation to hinge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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52. John P. Hawkins. Union Army brigadier general of volunteers (1830–1914). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Hawkins in uniform, by C. D. Fredericks & Co. of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “John P. Hawkins.”

Mild silvering to dark areas of the image and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

51. George P. Harrison. Confederate brigadier general who

later served as a congressman from Alabama (1841–1922).

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 portrait of Harrison by Paul Thompson, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Yours very truly, Geo. P. Harrison, Opelika Ala.” In very good condition, with ink stamps and notations, mounting remnants, and light scattered soiling to reverse, and moderate silvering to dark areas of the image.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

53. Ethan Allen Hitchcock. Career United States Army officer (1798–1870) and author who had War Department assignments in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War, in which he served as a major general. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hitchcock, by D. Appleton & Co. of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Gen. E. A. Hitchcock.” In fine condition, with a trivial ding to the upper left corner tip, and light silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

In a rare handwritten telegram to Beauregard, Hood urgently pleads for troops right after the battle of Nashville, his final command 54. John Bell Hood. Very rare war-dated handwritten telegram, signed “J. B. Hood, Genl.,” one page, 7.5 x 4, near Nashville, December 19, 1864. Telegram to General P. G. T. Beauregard. In full: “Can Bakers brigade of this army now at Mobile be ret all the troops we can get are needed here. I would be glad to know the news from the Sherman C…hear nothing here.” Paper loss to right edge affecting several words of text, uniform toning, three vertical folds, and scattered creases, otherwise very good condition. Continuing his policy of taking the offensive no matter the consequences, Hood brought his depleted army to the defense of Nashville, where it was repulsed by General George H. Thomas on December 15-16, in the most complete victory of the war. Although Hood blamed the defeat on his soldiers, he resigned his command the following month, and was not given another field appointment. Rebel telegrams are quite scarce, and ones between such important officers even more so. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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55. Joseph Hooker. Notorious and immensely unpopular Union general (1814–1879), Hooker was criticized for his erratic leadership, heavy drinking, poor sense of diplomacy, and the freewheeling atmosphere of his headquarters. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Hooker in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph Hooker, Maj. Gnl.” A tiny spot of surface loss to the upper left, subtle foxing to the lower portion of the image, and trivial corner tip dings to the bottom corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 58. Incidents of War. Original photo entitled “Incidents of the War, 56. O. O. Howard. One-armed

Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Howard in uniform, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “O. O. Howard. Maj. Gen.” In fine condition, with light toning to the borders and light silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

57. David Hunter. President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln (1802–1886). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hunter in uniform,

by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “D: Hunter.” A couple mild creases, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and a trivial brush to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Camp Architecture,” 8.75 x 6.75, the negative by T. H. O’Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, Washington, published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D. C. Photo is affixed to its original 15.75 x 12.25 mount.

Image depicts several soldiers and two women seated at their camp, which appears to be on the foundation of a burnt-out home. Scattered toning, soiling, and foxing to the mount, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

59. R. D. Johnston. Confederate general. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, March 23, 1914. Letter to F. H. Meserve.

In part: “I have postponed answering…because I had some trouble to persuade my wife to part with the last photo she has, taken in my generals uniform. It is the worst I had of six or seven—I promised that you were not like newspaper men, whose promises are made to be broken & so this morning she handed it to me—when you return it please address it to Mrs. R. D. Johnson…While you are wrapped in a mantle of snow, we are…wrapped in a mantle of beautiful sunlight with the air touched by the glint of spring—my roses are in leaf and early flowers are blooming—don’t you wish you had a taste of the sunny south this morning?” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original matte-finish 2 x 3.25 photo of Johnston in uniform.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare portrait of Lee’s son and Davis’s aide-de-camp

60. J. Warren Keifer. Briga-

dier general in the Union Army (1836–1932) who later served as a congressman from Ohio, and was speaker of the House from 1881 to 1883. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Keifer in uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. Warren Keifer, Bvt. Major Genl.

Vols, 6/13/65.” In fine condition, with mild scattered foxing, crazing, and surface impressions. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

63. George Washington Custis Lee. Eldest son (1832–1913) of Robert

61. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick.

American military officer (1836– 1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘KillCavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives of the soldiers under his command. Following the Civil War he served as the American Minister to Chile in the Johnson and Grant administrations; after a decade long hiatus, he was reappointed to that post by Garfield but died shortly after arriving at the Chilean capital. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite portrait of Kilpatrick, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

62. Fitzhugh Lee. American

soldier and politician (1835– 1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during the Spanish-American War. In the interval between the two wars, Lee served as governor of Virginia and consul general at Havana. Original 4.25 x 6.5 deckle-edged cabinet photo of Lee, by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Fitzhugh Lee, Governor of Virginia.” Some light surface creases, two tack holes to the mount, light corner tip dings, and some light contrast to signature over printing, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general in the Civil War, primarily as an aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lee,

by Miley of Lexington, signed on the reverse in black ink, “George Washington Custis Lee, Lexington, Virginia.” Scattered chips, tears, and paper loss to the borders, light scattered soiling, an ink notation to the front lower border, and trimmed left edge, otherwise very good condition. The first George Washington Custis Lee item we have offered. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

64. Robert E. Lee. Unsigned

original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Lee, by Alexander Gardner of Washington, captioned “General Robert E. Lee” in the lower border and dated 1866. Reverse bears a two-cent revenue stamp. Light scattered soiling and the image a bit faded, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

65. Robert E. Lee. Unsigned original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait of a young Lee in US Army uniform, by Alexander Gardner of Washington. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I think Sherman will move to Weldon,” the besieged Lee reveals his impending doom to General Johnston from Petersburg. “We cannot fight Grant to advantage as long as he holds his entrenchments” 66. Robert E. Lee. Career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the Civil War (1807–1870). He eventually commanded all Confederate armies as general-in-chief.

His victories against superior forces in an ultimately losing cause won him enduring fame. After the war, he urged sectional reconciliation, and spent his final years as president of the school that would come to bear his name, Washington and Lee University. Important war-dated ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 5 x 7, Petersburg, March 24, 1865. Letter to “Genl. J. E. Johnston, at Smithfield, N. C.” In full: “I hope that there is some mistake about 28th Corps as I never before heard of it. Sheridan has one division of his Cav. at Tunstalls Station the other at White House. Has sent down river his broken down horses & I know nothing to indicate his moving to N. C. I think Sherman will move to Weldon on account of procuring supplies from Counties along route. Endeavor to get them out of his way. We cannot fight Grant to advantage as long as he holds his entrenchments.” Old repairs to reverse of several fragile intersecting folds and small tears, a horizontal fold through signature, damp staining to right side of letter lightly affecting some words of text and a bit of the signature, and portions of text and signature a bit light, but still completely legible, otherwise very good condition.

Besieged in the crucial railroad supply town of Petersburg, Virginia since June 1864, Lee’s troops spent nine brutal months attempting to force Grant’s army to retreat. With Philip Sheridan’s cavalry on the way from the Shenandoah Valley with another 50,000 Union troops, and Sherman preparing to join Grant from the Carolinas (after defeating this letter’s recipient, Joseph E. Johnston, in the decisive Battle of Bentonville on March 21), the already severely weakened and outnumbered Confederate forces were running out of time. In the early morning hours of March 25, 1865, Lee ordered a surprise attack on the Union lines at Fort Stedman under Maj. Gen. John Brown Gordon, hoping to force Grant to retreat and protect his supply depot at City Point. Lacking the power to press forward, however, the Confederates were unable to withstand the Union’s counterattack and retreated to their original defensive lines. Finally yielding to the overwhelming pressure and unavoidable defeat, Lee abandoned both cities in April 1865, leading to his surrender at Appomattox on April 12. Accounting for generals Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan as the forces mount against him, this extraordinary letter to Johnston, written one day before the final attempt at securing Virginia, is one of the finest Lee pieces we have ever offered. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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70. James Longstreet. Confederate gen-

67. Robert E. Lee.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lee with his son, G. W. Custis Lee, to his left, and Col. Walter Taylor to his right, by Charles L. Ritzmann of New York.

Light silvering to dark areas of the image and some paper loss to upper left corner of mount, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

68. John A. Logan. American mili-

eral (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, April 20, 1896. Letter to a Colonel. In part: “I suppose that my time may be taken up by friends who have called me, to the exclusion of other matters, but hope to avail myself of the pleasurable opportunity to call to see you.” Letter is inlaid to a slightly larger off-white sheet. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning and pencil notations to bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

tary officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affairs, Logan was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Day as a public holiday. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Logan in uniform, by Morse’s Photographic Gallery of Nashville, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Yours truly, John A. Logan, Maj. Gl.” Scattered surface marks and rubbing, a few fingerprints, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and slight irregular ink adhesion, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

71. William Mahone. Confed-

erate major general (1826–1895) who distinguished himself during the Siege of Petersburg. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Mahone, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Wm. Mahone, Maj. Genl. C.S.A.” In fine condition, with a central block of toning over the photo and signature, and some crazing to the finish. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

72. Stephen Mallory.

69. James Longstreet.

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite portrait of Longstreet in uniform, by Photographie Universelle of Paris, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “James Longstreet, Lieut Genl.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Confederate Secretary of the Navy (1812–1873). Civil Wardated LS signed “S. R. Mallory,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate State Navy Department letterhead, June 11, 1861. Letter to paymaster John de Bree.

In part: “Report in person to the Department to take charge of the office of purchase and contracts of provisions, clothing, and coal for the Navy.” In fine condition, with some slight brushes and mild mirroring to ink. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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73. George B. McClellan.

Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln.

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of McClellan in uniform, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Geo. B. McClellan, Maj. Gnl USA.” Light scattered marks, speckling, and foxing to the image, light dings to the lower corner tips, and trivial silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

74. Irvin McDowell. Union

general (1818– 1885) best remembered for leading the losing Union forces in the First Battle of Bull Run. Later he was in charge of the army which defended Washington. Civil War-dated original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of McDowell in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Irvin McDowell, Maj. Genl.” Reverse is also signed and inscribed in black ink, “To S. P. Gilbert Esq, with the compliments and thanks of Genl McDowell, Oct. 7, 1863.” Light scattered surface marks and soiling, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

76. John C. Pemberton.

Confederate general (1814–1881) remembered for his defeat and surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. War-dated ALS signed “J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Genl, Comdg,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, SouthWestern Telegraph Company letterhead, April 18, 1863. Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles. In full: “Charges having been preferred against Capt W. L. Lowry Capt of Pettus Rangers State Troops by Col. Falkner you will place him in arrest charges will be forwarded.” Professionally inlaid into an off-white 6.75 x 8.25 sheet. Central vertical and horizontal folds, the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, some show-through from docketing and ink notations to reverse, and slight haloing to most of the ink, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

75. John S. Mosby. Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gray Ghost’ for his clandestine and highly effective attack tactics. ALS signed “Jno: Mosby,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Dunn, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia letterhead, no date. Letter to Harry Blank. In part: “I have your letter wh. was forwarded to me here & as requested have put my autograph on the pictures. I hope to go again to New York in October & wd be glad to repeat my lecture if any society or club there should want me—When I was in New York I sat by request for a photographer—I forgot his name.”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, tape repair to a fold on reverse, and some scattered toning and stray ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Gardner’s stark portrait of the heavily-fortified quarters of Fort Hell 77. Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick. Original photo entitled “Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, Generally known as Fort Hell,” 9 x 7, the negative by T. H. O’Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, Washington, dated May, 1865. No. 83 from Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War. Photo is affixed to its original 16 x 12.5 mount. Image depicts the crude earth and wood quarters of the fort’s soldiers. Scattered toning, soiling, and foxing to the mount, small hole above image, several other dings, and some light silvering to edges. Fort Sedgwick was one of the most advanced points of the Union lines, constantly inviting attack. Scarcely a day passed without heavy artillery raining down on the fort. A gripping image from Gardner’s work, considered the Civil War’s best-known visual record which helped define how viewers would come to know the war.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

78. John A. Rawlins.

Union general (1831–1869) who served as Grant’s aidede-camp and later as a brigadier general. A close friend and confidant of Grant, Rawlins was appointed Secretary of War at the start of his presidency. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rawlins in uniform, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Jno. A. Rawlins.”

Reverse bears two period ink notations in unknown hands.

In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling, some speckling to background of image, and trivial silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

80. John H. Rogers.

American sculptor (1829– 1904) noted for his groups of small sculptures, especially ‘The Slave Auction’ and a series of Civil War-related statuettes. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rogers, by Franz Hanfstaengl of Munich, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Very truly your friend, John H. Rogers.” In fine condition, with light silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

79. John H. Reagan. Texas politician (1818–1905) who served as Postmaster General of the Confederacy. Partly-printed and ornate war-dated DS, one page both sides, 8.75 x 4.5, January 31, 1863. Confederate Post Office pay order issued to Alfred H. Holt for $131.78, signed at the conclusion by Reagan as Postmaster General. In very good condition, with several vertical folds and creases, one through a single letter of signature, scattered light toning, mild creases, and show-through from writing on reverse.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Financial woes prevent Rhett from working on the “Rise and Fall of the Confederate States” 81. R. B. Rhett. Secessionist politician from South Carolina (1800–1876). ALS, three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, May 13, 1870. Letter to General Crawford. In part: “ My Son Col. R.B. Rhett informs me that you expressed a desire to see me concerning the History, I have for several years meditated writing, of the Rise and Fall of the Confederate States, and that you think you may be able to get for me the information in Washington I may need for such a work; and especially access to the captured Archives of the Confederate States. Allow me to express to you my profound sense of the interest you take in my proposed undertaking, and your kind offer of assistance…When I might have commanded the means to defray the expense of the investigation, I applied to President Johnson, to allow me to examine the Confederate Archives, and take such copies of documents as I may need for history.

He frankly expressed to me his willingness that I should do so; but said; before formally determining to grant me permission, he desired to consult some of his Cabinet, and he would let me know the result…Being a member of the Convention which set up the Confederacy, and the Provisional Congress afterwards, of course I know a great deal of the doings of the Confederate Congress; but any statement of mine without documentary proof, would be deemed mere assertions, questionable at least. But I must be frank with you in saying to you that I have now not the means, if I had the opportunity, to go to Washington and examine the Confederate Archives. After losing my claims, I had my lands and borrowed money to carry on Planting operations. Caterpillars swept away what the war left.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several passing through signature, uniform toning, and show-through from docketing on reverse of second page. Rhett never advanced past the Congress in the Confederate government, and returned to his home state. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scott praises the “most patriotic of mothers” 82. Winfield Scott. Union general (1786– 1866) who was a hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, and became General-in-chief of the US Army in 1841, a position he still held at the start of the Civil War. A Virginian, he was the only non-West Pointer of Southern origin in the Regular Army to remain loyal to the Union.

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Scott, by E. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Winfield Scott.” Reverse is also signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Miss Janie Turnbull—la cadatte of the noblest of soldiers & most patriotic of mothers. God will cherish his own. Winfield Scott.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks and toning. An optimistic note from the ‘Grand Old Man of the Army,’ as his Union troops were dying on the field of battle.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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83. William S. Rosecrans. Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Rosecrans in uniform, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. S. Rosecrans, Maj. Gen.” In very good to fine condition, with some silvering and moderate speckling to the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

84. John M. Schofield. Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and who later became general-in-chief of the army. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite portrait of Schofield seated,

by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. M. Schofield, Maj. Genl.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

86. John Sedgwick. Union general (1813–1864) who was killed

by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for hiding from the enemy fire. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Sedgwick in uniform,

by Rockwood of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “John Sedgwick, Maj. General, U.S.A.” Scattered soiling and light corner tip and border dings, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

87. Raphael Semmes. Con-

federate naval commander (1809–1877) who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record 69 prizes.

Ink signature, “Raphael Semmes,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite featuring a cartoon of Semmes. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

85. James A. Seddon.

Former Democratic congressman (1815–1880) who served as Confederate Secretary of War. War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, War Department letterhead, Richmond, Virginia, February 4, 1863.

Letter to William Porcher Miles of the Confederate House of Representatives.

In part: “You are respectfully informed that the subject of issuing passports belongs to the jurisdiction of Genl Elzey.” Miles also writes an ANS at the bottom, signed “Wm. Porcher Miles.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases and soiling, and show-through from mounting remnants to left border and docketing to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

88. Philip H. Sheridan.

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Sheridan, by T. Lilienthal of New Orleans, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Phil. H. Sheridan, Mj. Genl, U.S.A.” Moderate scattered foxing and soiling, and small pencil notations to the upper corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Post-bellum Brady cabinet portrait 89. William T. Sherman. Famed Union general (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the ‘March to the Sea,’ that led to the capture of Atlanta and Savannah and proved to be one of the turning points of the Civil War. Stoic original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman, dressed in full uniform, seated in a chair, by Brady of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General.” Several notations are along the borders of the image read “No. 2.,” “Page 17,” “Born Feb. 8, 1820,” and “Make in oval,” with the photographer’s information in the lower border crossed out, apparently by Sherman. A notation on the reverse in an unknown hand reads “Return this photo as soon as drawn.” In very good condition, with edge loss to top right corner, a few spots, some mild silvering to darker areas, and some light toning and soiling to bottom border. Photo dates from around 1866, as Sherman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general at that time. Cabinet photos, particularly from Brady, were quite popular during this period. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Huge patriotic Sherman print 90. William T. Sherman. Impressive and

distinguished print of Sherman in uniform, 24 x 30, made from an engraving by L. N. Rosenthal of Philadelphia, headed at the bottom, “Maj. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman.” Print shows a determined image of Sherman, surrounded in a laurel, with firearms and sabres below, all wrapped in an American flag. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, soiling, and toning to borders and bottom portion of image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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91. Franz Sigel. German

military officer, revolutionist and immigrant to the U n i t e d Sta te s (1824–1902) who served as a Union major general.

Civil War-dated original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Sigel in uniform, by Hoelke & Benecke of St. Louis, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “F. Sigel, Maj. Gen.” Reverse is also signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Mrs. M. Delano, as a token of friendship and respect, F. Sigel, M. Gen., Bethlehem, May 8th, 1863.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling, silvering to dark areas of the image, and clipped corners. RR Auction COA.…

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92. Edmund Kirby Smith. American

military officer (1824– 1893) who, after serving as lieutenant and captain in the MexicanAmerican War, became an officer in the Confederate Army. A key participant at Bull Run and Richmond, he was placed in charge of the Trans-Mississippi Department in 1863 and ultimately reached the rank of full general.

After taking the Oath of Amnesty following the war, he became president of the Atlantic Telegraph Company and later resumed his academic career as a mathematician. ALS signed “E. Kirby Smith,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.25, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenneessee letterhead, March 20, 1892. Letter to Daniel Parry. In part: “I would gladly send you the photograph you desire were our artist on the mountain to take it. He is absent during the winter recess, returning about 1st May for his summer’s work.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and overall toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

93. Alfred H. Te r r y. U n i o n

general (1827– 1890) who fought at First Bull Run and Port Royale, and who, after the war, became commander of the expedition against the Sioux during which Custer met his end at Little Bighorn. ALS signed “Alfred H. Terry, M. Genl Vols,” one page, lightlylined, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Dept. of Virginia, Richmond, August 6, 1865. Letter of recommendation for William S. Andrews. In part: “1st Lieut. Wm. S. Andrews of the Signal Corps, U.S.A. served with me as my chf signal officer during a part of the year 1864. He is a gentleman of character, education and ability.” In fine condition, with repaired separations to mailing folds and some scattered soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

94. George H. Thomas. Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Thomas in uniform, by A. S. Morse of Nashville, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Genl USA.” In fine condition, with some light surface spots and marks, trivial silvering to dark areas of the image, and the signature a shade light. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 95. Joseph Wheeler.

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Mattefinish 2 x 3.25 photo, inlaid into a cream 8 x 10.5 sheet, signed on the sheet in black ink, “Faithfully yours, Joseph Wheeler, August 1865.” Reverse bears an ink collector’s notation, in full: “Gen. Wheeler signed this portrait Sep. 18, 1905 in New York. He said he was 28 years old when it was taken by Brady in 1865 at Brady’s request.” In fine condition, with moderate silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

96. John E. Wool. American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite three-quarter length portrait of Wool in uniform, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “John E. Wool, Major General.” Ink notation to reverse reads, “Presented to me Oct-21st, 1865, by Gen. Wool at his home—C. O. Greene.” Light scattered surface marks and toning, a ding to the lower right corner tip, and light silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

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“I have seen to Lincoln’s Emancipation & colonization policy and the people have a more intense hatred towards Eastern Virginia than even the Southereners for the Yankees” 97. Union Soldier. Samuel Reed served

with Company E, 5th Iowa Vols. Infantry, and served for five years. At the battle of Champion Hills, his skull was fractured and he was thought dead, and thus being removed with the dead for burial when his consciousness returned.

When he had sufficiently recovered, he was made a First Lieutenant in a colored regiment, a position he held for about a year. War-dated ALS signed “Saml. A. Reed,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, March 29, 1865. Letter to his friend Kelly, undoubtedly a comrade in arms, mentioning General Fremont, Jefferson Davis, John Bell’s platform, Lincoln’s Emancipation and colonization policy, and West Virginia’s hatred for Eastern Virginia. In part: “One of the fellows in the battle of Winchester from here is to be buried to day. Genl. Fremont & staff reached Wheeling his head quarters on yesterday. l shall cross over & see the ‘Pathfinder’ to day if ‘see-able’ and l can get by his guards. l spent a couple days in Dixie at my father in law’s. Western Virginia are all favorable so far as I have seen to Lincoln’s Emancipation & colonization policy and the people have a more intense hatred towards Eastern Virginia than even the Southereners [sic] for the Yankees. A nephew of mine just returned from Nashville where he has been with the army says there are scarcely any Union men about Nashville-they chin and talk openly on their streets in favor of Jeff Davis & the Southern Confederacy. He thinks a little hemp [a whipping] to three or four hundred might convince the residue that the Union was not a mere rope of sand. l am rather impressed with the belief that Jno. Bell’s platform would be a good one to adopt & practice in the South. lf you have time drop me a line & give me the news from Iowa. Every one talks of the Valour of our Iowa Boys.” Intersecting folds and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. War-dated soldiers’ letters with Iowa association are very scarce. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The teachings of American mothers to their sons that their highest honor, and greatest privilege is to fight…for country…to raise this republic to the grand position it holds among the nations of the earth” 98. Joseph Wheeler. Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. AQS, signed “Joseph Wheeler,” on an off-white 7.75 x 5 sheet, dated September 13. Wheeler writes: “The teachings of American mothers to their sons that their highest honor, and greatest privilege is to fight is to fight [sic] for country its safety, honor, and prestige has done more than all else to raise this republic to the grand position it holds among the nations of the earth.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. A poignant and patriotic quote from the hard-driving officer, who would serve the Confederacy for the duration of the war, and would later rejoin the US Army serving with distinction at the turn of the century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The volatile Confederate general signs off on a survey of the crucial grounds at Bull Run in 1861: “These fords had all been obstructed previous to the battle of Manassas Plains” 99. Earl Van Dorn. Confederate general (1820–1863) noted for his defeats at Pea Ridge and Corinth in 1862. Known as an impulsive, emotional womanizer, he was murdered by a civilian who claimed that Van Dorn had carried on an affair with his wife. Civil War-dated endorsement, signed “Earl Van Dorn,” on the reverse docketing panel of an ALS to Robert E. Rodes, signed “Jno. R. Dickens, Major 12th Miss. Reg.,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Camp Van Dorn, November 14, 1861. A report on the inspection and obstruction of the fords on Bull Run. In part: “The only fords of any importance are Yates’, Davis’ and Woodyards. At the latter place there are two fords about six hundred yards apart. These fords had all been obstructed previous to the battle of Manassas Plains and those at Woodyards had very recently been further obstructed by the felling of timber and the sinking of pits, which were some-what removed by the late floods. I had other pits sunk and more timber felled in such a manner that future floods will not remove them. On the west bank at each of the Woodyard fords, there are recently constructed rifle pits, sufficient to shelter one hundred and fifty men.

After reaching the intersection of Bull Run with the Occoquan, I descended the latter stream to the Wolf Run shoals, at which place there is a fine ford, unobstructed, and watch by a small ford from the Hampton Legion.” Also docketed and signed on the reverse by Rodes, “Report of Maj. Dickens of 12 Miss. Regiment concerning fords and obstructions thereof in Bull Run—Union Mills, Nov. 15,

1861, Respectfully forwarded, R. E. Rodes, Brig. Genl.” Professionally inlaid into an off-white 8.75 x 11.5 sheet. Multiple horizontal folds, some with slight separations and one passing through a single letter of Van Dorn’s signature, moderate show-through from writing on opposing sides, mild scattered soiling, and a few pencil notations to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Van Dorn, by Elias Dexter of New York.

After a string of appointments that kept the fiery Earl Van Dorn far from the burgeoning military action of the Civil War, he was given divisional command in the Confederate Army of the Potomac (which later became the Army of Northern Virginia) in September of 1861.

Hoping to see combat, he competed for rank as the war got underway.

Serving with Robert E. Rodes, who had opened the war in action at the First Battle of Bull Run four months prior, Van Dorn endorsed this thorough inspection of “the various fords on Bull Run from this place to its intersection with the Occoquan.” Noting and creating obstructions there, pointing out, for example, “recently constructed rifle pits, sufficient to shelter one hundred and fifty men,” their work helped prepare the Confederate forces for their victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run the following year. War-dated letters with such significant battle associations are incredibly desirable; this one, with its detailed descriptions of Rebel defenses at Manassas in 1861, is a fantastic piece endorsed by the Confederate general just two years before his death. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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presidents & first ladies 100. John Adams. Ink franking signature, “Free, John Adams,” on an off-white 2 x 1 slip clipped from a free frank. Mounted to a slightly larger slip with an affixed portrait of Adams, then matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11.75 x 16.5. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Arthur writes a $300 check to the Superintendent of the Customs House, who had served there since being appointed by President William H. Harrison 101. Chester A. Arthur. Bank check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out in another

hand and signed by Arthur, “C. A. Arthur,” payable to George Hillier for $300.00, July 1, 1874. A two-cent revenue stamp is affixed to the top left corner, initialled by Arthur “C.A.A.” Cancellation cut to center, bank stamp to top portion, and some light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a 1955 receipt from Walter Benjamin Autographs, who originally sold the check for $10.00. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Letter of recommendation from Senator Buchanan 102. James Buchanan.

ALS, one page, 8 x 9.5, December 12, 1836. Letter of recommendation reads, in part: “We take pleasure in recommending to you the appointment of Dr. William Wallace as a clerk in the Land Office. We believe him to be well qualified for the situation for which he applies…and is himself a graduate of the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia.” Signed at the conclusion by Buchanan and also signed by senator Samuel McKean. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 32 | December 12, 2012 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

103. James Buchanan. ALS as

president, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, October 16, 1860. Letter to Royal Phelps. In full: “I have often thought of giving my nephew James B. Henry Esquire of New York a special letter of introduction to you & requesting for him your kindness & regard. He was for more than two years my private Secretary & performed the duties of the office to my satisfaction & I believe to that of every individual with whom he had personal intercourse. He deserved, however, to practice his profession in New York where he has already succeeded better than I had anticipated. He is honorable, honest, industrious, faithful & true, & my sole object in sending him this letter is to make him better acquainted with a friend whom I so highly esteem as yourself.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a slight brush to one word of text. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

104. James Buchanan. Ink signature, “James Buchanan,” on an off-white 3.25 x .25 slip. Slip is affixed to a 6.5 x 3 lightly-lined slip, notated in an unknown hand, “James Buchanan, Member of Congress. United States Senator from Penna, Secretary of State of the U.S. Minister to England, President of the United States.” Moderate toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Check endorsed by President Buchanan and his longtime housekeeper ‘Miss Hetty’ Parker 105. James Buchanan. Endorsed manu-

script check, as president, 7.75 x 4, September 22, 1857, reading “Farmers Bank of Lancaster pay to order of James Buchanan Six hundred & ninety six 50/100 dollars,” and signed “S.M. Reynolds.” Endorsed on the reverse, “Pay the within to the order of Esther Parker James Buchanan.” Also endorsed

by Parker. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, two cancellation cuts to body, uniform toning to front from previous display, and scattered toning to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

106. Calvin Coolidge. White

House card, 4.25 x 2.75, signed in black ink, “Calvin Coolidge.” In fine condition, with a mild overall shade of toning. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Coolidge soothes his French ambassador who desperately tries to maintain a fragile peace in Europe 107. Calvin Coolidge. ALS

as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 21, 1926. Letter to Myron T. Herrick, US Ambassador to France. In full: “These absurdities seem to predominate in some diplomacy.

Of course this has not a word of truth in it. I wonder why the papers print it.” Under his signature Coolidge also adds, “You were present when I met Mr. C. At my dinner.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and an acknowledged stamp to upper right. Although the newspaper item is not named, with Herrick embroiled in the difficult task of trying to preserve peace among the major European powers, it is not surprising Coolidge takes pains to personally reassure the diplomat. As Herrick would later foresee, major debt brought all of the European powers to ruin when the Great Depression struck in 1929. The resulting disaster laid the groundwork out of which Hilter emerged to power in Nazi Germany and brought on the second World War. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

108. Calvin Coolidge.

Signed book: Have Faith in Massachusetts.

First edition.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1919.

Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 224 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Hon. Cecil Harmsworth, With regards, Calvin Coolidge, December 1919.”

In fine condition, with some mild edge toning to signed page. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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111. Dwight D. Eisenh o w e r and Montgomery of Alamein.

Fountain pen signatures, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and “B. L. Montgomery General,” on off-white slips affixed to opposite sides of a 3.5 x 4.5 cardstock album page, with photos affixed to both sides and collector’s notations to slips. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

109. Calvin Coolidge. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

23 x 19, March 19, 1925. Coolidge appoints Walter F. Boyle as “Consul of the United States of America at Auckland, New Zealand.”

Countersigned by Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg. Paper seal to lower left remains fully intact. Rolled and in very good condition, with moderate scattered creases and a few small chips and tears to the edges. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

112. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Columbia University letterhead, September 23, 1949. Letter declining an invitation. In part: “Your invitation to participate in the opening meeting of Seeing Eye, Inc. is…one I should truly enjoy accepting if it were at all possible…my calendar is already crowded for the balance of the academic year.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, a couple trivial spots of soiling, and staple holes to the upper border. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

113. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president

110. Calvin Coolidge. Scarce TLS as vice president, one page, 7 x 9, Vice-President’s Chamber letterhead, February 2, 1922. Letter to Marian Tyler at The Nation. In full: “Please accept my thanks for your letter and enclosure. It is always interesting to see the discussion that goes on in the public press.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and a bit of scattered light soiling. Letters from Coolidge during his relatively brief period as vice president are uncommon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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signed “D. E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal White House letterhead, August 9, 1956. Letter of thanks to David Marx. In part: “I am always a little astonished to remember again that you and Louis share your birthday anniversary too! My felicitations to you on the occasion, and the hope that the year to come will bring you the large measure of happiness and satisfaction that you so richly deserve.” In very good condition, with pencil notation to bottom, a mild shade of overall toning, and a few areas of heavier toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

114. Millard Fillmore. Free

franked 4.75 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in another hand to “Stephen Allen, Esq.” in New York City, and franked in the upper right, “M. Fillmore, M. C.” Panel was postmarked on March 15, in Buffalo, NY. Double matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 10.25 x 12.25. A vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered soiling, and a couple ink notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

117. James A. Garfield. Free franked envelope, 5.75 x 3.25, addressed in Garfield’s hand to “Hon. E. M. Stanton, Sec. of War,” with Garfield adding “Introducing Col. J. W. Burke,” and franked in the upper right, “J. A. Garfield, MC.” Vertical ink notation to left side and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

115. James A. Garfield. Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Brig. Gen., Chief of Staff,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with showthrough from writing to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The future president fights “to awaken the people to the importance of reforming our system of Military Education” 116. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Commit-

tee on Military Affairs letterhead, January 7, 1869. Letter to Francis J. Lippett. In full: “Yours of the 4th instant with its enclosure to General Chipman came duly to hand. I have forwarded the letter and shall be glad if something can be done to awaken the people to the importance of reforming our system of Military Education. I greatly regret the summary manner in which the House disposed of the Whittlesey Bill; but I believe the time will come when such a measure will become a law.” In very good condition, with some repairs to reverse of intersecting folds, several small tears to bottom edge, a couple passing through portions of signature, and some scattered toning and soiling.

At the close of the Civil War, there was a building interest in reforming and increasing military education to prepare a wider group of men for future conflicts. After the Senate ‘postponed indefinitely’ a bill to provide military instruction in colleges, Secretary of War Stanton appointed retired Army Major J. H. Whittlesey to come up with a suitable system. After extensive research and discussion with West Point and the country’s principal colleges, the Whittlesey Bill was presented and quickly dismissed. Disappointed with the House’s decision, Garfield continued to promote the cause while serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, writing, “I believe the time will come when such a measure will become a law.” An interesting letter showing the passion and conviction that would carry Garfield to the White House a decade later. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Highly scarce letter from the president-elect as he meets with Ohio’s Electors, just one month after winning the 1880 election 118. James A. Garfield. LS as president-elect signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined,

8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 4, 1880. Letter to W. A. M. Grier, Esq. In full: “Yours of the 26th instant reached me just as I was about leaving Washington. I should have been glad to attend the rededication of Pardee Hall, but it was necessary for me to reach home in time to meet the Ohio Electors, who were to visit me. Thanking you for your kind expressions.”

A postscript, added to the bottom reads “P.S. Since writing the above I find yours of the 17th instant, which came while I was in Washington. I wish to add my thanks for your congratulations and suggestions.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two passing though single letters of the signature, professional repairs to reverse of folds, and some mild toning.

Also included is an LS, signed by Postmaster General T. L. James, two lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Office of the Postmaster General letterhead, July 18, 1881. Letter is regarding Garfield’s recovery following the attempt on his life.

With no pressing issues of the day, the US presidential election of 1880 was largely seen as a referendum on the end of Reconstruction in Southern states carried out by the Republicans.

Running against Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock, Garfield secured only 2,000 more popular votes; but with a significant majority of electoral votes, he easily claimed victory on November 2, 1880. To date, this was the smallest popular vote victory in American history. Exactly one month later, awaiting his inauguration and still serving as a Representative in his home state of Ohio, he was visited by his state’s governor and 22 electors, there to offer their congratulations for his victory. Belatedly declining an invitation to attend Lafayette College’s rededication of Pardee Hall, this is an incredibly rare letter written during Garfield’s brief time as president-elect, shortly before beginning his tragically, equally brief time as president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

119. Lucretia Garfield. ALS signed “Lucretia R. Garfield,” three pages

on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, Thanksgiving Day, 1896. Letter to Miss Halliday, in part: “I thank you for the copy of Mr. [Henry] Beecher’s sermon. To read it lifts the soul into exaltation even though it recalls the great sorrow that fell upon us at that time. Mr. Beecher was such a divine man and…his words meant so much more than those spoken by other men. I never listened to him without feeling lifted into a higher recognition of life and all its duties.” Mild toning, surface loss to top of second page, and uniform light toning, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Harding declines seats to the opera offered by Baltimore’s mayor 120. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8, White

House letterhead, February 1, 1922. Letter to the mayor of Baltimore, William Broening. In part: “I want to…thank you for your consideration in proposing to place a box at the disposal of Mrs. Harding and myself during the appearance of the Chicago Opera Company in Baltimore…I do not think, however, it is practical to accept. There is a strong possibility that we shall be away from Washington for a few days at that particular time, and it would be very inconsiderate of your courtesy to even hint at an acceptance and then be obliged to decline at the last moment.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 20 x 15. In fine condition.

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Twelve days before the heated presidential election of 1868, Grant evaluates the potential for assassination: “I cannot realize that there is danger; but if it should come before election it would upset everything” 121. U. S. Grant. ALS signed “U.

S. G.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Galena, Illinois, October 22, 1868. Letter to his friend J. Russell Jones, about the political fallout from efforts by his challenger, former New York Governor Horatio Seymour, to apologize for Blair’s racist statements.

He also assesses the potential for an assassination and its effect, should it occur. In full: “Enclosed I return you the two letters which you requested should be returned. I shall not leave here for two or three days after the election in Nov. My mind was made up to this the day after you left here. I cannot realize that there is danger; but if it should come before election it would upset everything. After election there would not be the same insinuation to the deed nor would the same damage accrue, I will still go to Phila. as first proposed and from there to Washington. I predict that Seymour’s apologies for Blair and correction of his statements made from the stump commencing in Buffalo today will injure his chances for election more than all Blair has said will. The fact is Blair represents truthfully the element in his party which will control it if elected. Seymour evidently intends now to throw out a bait to the loyal element.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a couple small repairs to folds on first page, scattered soiling, heavier to first page, and some light show-through from writing on reverse.

Following the Civil War, Grant strayed from the more lenient policies of Lincoln and Johnson and acceded to the Congressional Republicans’ Radical Reconstruction, premised on military strength in the South. Democratic vice-presidential candidate Francis Blair lambasted Grant, under whom he had served at Vicksburg, accusing him of ‘stripping the white race of their birthright’ with his policies. With his diatribes costing the Democrats votes, worried party leaders convinced presidential candidate Seymour to break from Blair and campaign on his own; but his speeches and apologies could not undo the damage or diminish Grant’s war-hero popularity. He lost the election by a significant margin.

Before accurately predicting the futility of Seymour’s independent campaign, Grant talks about the danger of assassination involved in traveling to Washington, D.C. Though he casually dismisses the fear, he does push back his trip to the city until “two or three days after the election.”

Given the already heavy tension, further inflamed by Blair’s speeches, he could not entirely deny the potential for the same type of threat that caused President Lincoln to enter the city secretly before his own inauguration. A fascinating letter with superb content, written just twelve days before claiming victory in the presidential election of 1868. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Hayes the oversees building of an institution to care for Ohio’s handicapped 122. Rutherford B. Hayes. LS signed “R. B. Hayes,” two pages, 7.75

x 9.75, State of Ohio, Executive Department letterhead, February 3, 1868.

Governor Hayes writes to the Chairman of the House Finance Committee. In part: “One of the contractors for completing work on the Deaf & Dumb Asylum finds himself unable to proceed without a payment for work already done. The item of $40,000 in the appropriation bill passed by the General Assembly…is for ‘continuing the work upon the building’ and I do not feel authorized to use any part of it to pay for work already done.” A couple partial separations along horizontal mailing folds and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. The Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb opened in 1829, in a rented house in Columbus. The building Hayes constructed remained in service until 1953, and the institution still teaches the handicapped today. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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123. Rutherford B. Hayes. Ink signature, “R.

B. Hayes,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card. Scattered light toning and soiling, a bit heavier to edges, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Hayes questions recent civil service appointments 124. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS as president signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, January 13, 1880.

Letter, marked “Private” at the top

by Hayes, to General Francis A. Walker, who headed the Census Bureau, with apparent reference to civil service appointments, still largely political, in the bureau. In full: “Touching the appts of last night, I request that you say nothing. I think I see two changes that, on reflection, ought to be made.

One is your case in New Haven.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 125. Herbert Hoover.

White House card signed in black ink, “Herbert Hoover.”

In very good condition, with a uniform shade of toning, a few spots to edges and some adhesive remnants to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

The hoarding situation has been fraught with the most serious perils to the financial stability of the country”

127. Herbert Hoover. TLS as

president, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, April 4, 1932. Letter to the chairman of California’s Citizen’s Reconstruction Organization. In part: “The hoarding situation has been fraught with the most serious perils to the financial stability of the country, and thus to the entire economy of the Nation. The campaign of the Organization has turned back this menace, and you who have borne the direct burden of this task deserve that gratitude of a country for a signal service to the whole people.” Double cloth matted and framed with a small portrait and name plaque to an overall size of 22.25 x 18.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Clipped article entitled “How to Stay Young,” by Hoover, 8.25 x 4, featuring a small image of Hoover posing with a group of Polish orphans, signed at the bottom in green fountain pen.

Cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Hoover, a name plaque, and a commemorative medallion, to an overall size of 27.75 x 20. In very good condition, with uniform toning, several vertical folds, and a few small tack holes.

Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

126. Herbert Hoover. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 23, 1917.

Letter to journalist Oswald Garrison Villard. In part: “By August 1st I think that things will be so adjusted here that we will feel justified in calling upon you for your services… there will no longer be a question of any embarrassment to the Administration by your adhesion to it as a member of our organization. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the support which your paper is giving to the Food Administration, particularly the articles by Miss King, who has evidently made a very close study of the food situation.”

Scattered toning and soiling, and a paperclip impression to the upper left, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a carbon copy of Villard’s response to Hoover, in which he declines the invitation to join his staff. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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128. Herbert Hoover.

129. Herbert Hoover. Signed book: The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: The Great Depression. First edition, first printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1952. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 503 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page “To J. H. McMasters with the good wishes of Herbert Hoover.”

Paperclip impressions to opening pages and some small tears and creases to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by other printings of the first two volumes. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hoover anticipates Nazi capture of Spain 130. Herbert Hoover. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 22, 1941. Letter to Lawrence Requa of Idaho. In full: “It seems to me that you could be of more service to the country running a quicksilver mine that [sic] in the Naval Intelligence. There are plenty of men who can be in the Navy Intelligence, but I doubt if there is anybody else who can get as much quicksilver out of that mine as you can. The day that the Nazis control Spain there is going to be a world shortage of quicksilver, and we are going to need all the quicksilver we can produce. If you would not object, I will start a little pull in Washington to see that you are not called up.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the top. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

131. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Scalloped-top

partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 11.25 x 14.5, December 8, 1830.

A ship’s pass issued to the “Ship Augusta of New Bedford, Charles Lawrence Master and Commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with twenty-three men to pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hinderance, seizure or molestation.”

Signed at the bottom of the first page by Jackson, and countersigned by his secretary of state Martin Van Buren. Intersecting folds, one through first letter of Jackson’s signature, light impressions to vertical edges, a couple small separations at intersections of folds, and some mild toning, otherwise fine condition. The white seal is crisp and intact and Jackson’s signature measures an impressive 6.75˝ long. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

General Jackson full free frank to Secretary of War Calhoun 132. Andrew Jackson. Full hand-addressed free frank, measuring 12.5 x 7.5 unfolded, with panel measuring 6.25 x 3.25, addressed by Jackson to “The Honble J. C. Calhoun, Sec of War, City of Washington,” stamped “Free” at the top and franked by Jackson, “(Private) Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comdg, D. of the South.” Outer edge is docketed in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with partial separations to folds along outer portions of sheet, tape reinforcement to folds on reverse, vertical fold through panel, scattered light toning and soiling, and some paper loss to edges of page. Page also retains a portion of its red wax seal. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 39

The United States’ third and fourth presidents boldly sign an Ohio land grant

133. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partially printed vellum DS, signed

“Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15.75 x 8.25, October 3, 1806. President Jefferson grants Jacob Coy a tract of land in Ohio that “he has made payment for the South East quarter of a lot or Section number Thirty Six of Township number Three in the Sixth Range.” In very good condition, with intersecting storage folds, some scattered mild staining, trimmed top edge, and subtle irregularity to ink adhesion of Jefferson’s signature. The wafer seal is crisp and intact. A very presentable example of a most desirable combination of presidents. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Jefferson’s handsome cover letter to his defense of the Embargo Act of 1807 134. Thomas Jefferson. ALS as president signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7 x 8, August 26, 1808. Letter to Zebedee Cook on behalf of the Selectmen of Newburyport, Massachusetts. In full: “I beg leave to communicate through you the enclosed answer to the representation which came to me under cover from you, & to add the assurance of my respect.” Reverse is docketed in the recipient’s hand “Letter from President Jefferson, August 26, 1808.” Reverse also bears another handwritten notation. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Jefferson and a small caption to an overall size of 21 x 17. In very good condition, with a brush to first portion of signature, horizontal folds, and some scattered light toning and wrinkling.

As Great Britain and France struggled for control of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, repeated violations of US neutrality pushed President Jefferson to impose the Embargo Act of 1807. Hoping to avoid military mobilization, the embargo was intended to chasten the feuding nations and put an end to their belligerent behavior towards America. On behalf of the Selectmen of Newburyport, Boston, and Providence—all heavily reliant on naval trade—Zebedee Cook protested the measure. Though Jefferson sent this letter with a reply in defense of his decision, he eventually recognized the ineffectiveness of the law, repealing it during his final days in office in March of 1809. An attractive letter penned during his presidency, as the nation struggled to overcome the devastating burdens of an unpopular bill. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000) 40 | December 12, 2012 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

135. Thomas Jefferson. Ink franking signature as president, “Free, Th: Jefferson, Pr. US,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip clipped from a free frank. Mounted to a slightly larger slip, then matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11.75 x 17. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and some scattered toning and soiling, slightly affecting the beginning of the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Strikingly large and bold Jefferson signature as Washington’s secretary of state 136. Thomas Jefferson. Bold ink signature, as secretary of state, “Th: Jefferson,” on an off-white 5 x 1 slip clipped from a larger document, and affixed to a 5 x 2 slip, with period collector’s notations along bottom of slip. In very good condition, with a vertical crease through a single letter of signature, some scattered light toning and soiling, and some light rippling from adhesive on reverse. A much larger example than usually found. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

137. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed

vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 12, 1868.

Johnson, with “Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Fidelity, and Abilities” of John S. Newell, appoints him as a “Master in the Navy.” Signed by Johnson at the conclusion and countersigned

by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles.

Blue Navy Department seal affixed to bottom remains fully intact.

Intersecting folds, and a couple of insignificant spots of light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

138. Lyndon B. Johnson.

TLS signed “Lyndon,” one page, 7 x 10.25, Vice President letterhead, December 22, 1961.

Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. In full: “Lady Bird and I wanted you to know, at this season, how much we have enjoyed working with you this year. Both of you make a wonderful contribution to your country which I find wherever I go, it is reflected in the pride for McNamara and his band.”

Under his signature, Johnson writes, “Your call was most appreciated.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases, and a horizontal fold passing through portions of postscript. Letter originates from the Estate of Robert S. McNamara. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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After presenting a Medal of Honor, LBJ compliments McNamara for producing “men of the mettle of Captain Donlon” 139. Lyndon B. Johnson.

Typed memorandum, as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, December 12, 1964.

Issued to the Secretary of Defense, memo reads, in part: “I want to express my appreciation to you and to the Department of the Army for the thought and effort which made the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony for Captain Donlon on December 5th dignified, impressive and appropriate to that high award. Each of us can feel fortunate that this country produces many men of the mettle of Captain Donlon and that the training programs of our military services are designed to guide them to ultimate accomplishment.” In fine condition, with paper loss to top left corner tip. On December 5, 1964, Capt. Roger Hugh C. Donlon became the first recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in the Vietnam War for his conduct on July 6, 1964, near Nam Dong, South Vietnam. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

At the beginning of the 1965 Vietnam War holiday truce, LBJ tells his Defense Secretary, “No job is more cruel than yours” 140. Lyndon B. Johnson.

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, December 24, 1965.

Letter to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. In full: “No job is more cruel than yours, and no one devotes more unflagging spirit and skill to any job than you give to yours. At this time of Christmas, Lady Bird and I are grateful for those who join us in doing what is decent and just and, pray God, right for our country. You and Marg have added to our optimism and enlarged our hopes, and in this holy time we wanted you to know it.” In fine condition. Letter originates from the Estate of Robert S. McNamara. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The first lady sends payments for two hunting trips 141. Jacqueline Kennedy. Unsigned hand-

written note, one page, on a 5 x 8 sheet of White House stationery. Kennedy writes: “May, Please send $15 for a cap fee to Piedmont Fox hounds— Upperville PA for hunt on Friday Dec. 8,” and “$10 for Old Dominion Fox Hounds, Orlean, Va for hunt on Sat Dec 9.” In fine condition, with a couple ink and pencil notations, and a black check mark through each paragraph.

Accompanied by a 1959 receipt from Stombock’s Fine Riding Apparel issued to “Mrs. John F. Kennedy.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

142. John F. Kennedy. Handwritten notes,

in pencil, as president, on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet of White House stationery. Kennedy writes “Common market political without advantage; Bob… home?; Russian reaction multi lateral peace; Lunch with Karstens” [sic, Carstens]. In fine condition. Although undated, it is presumed that these are Kennedy’s notes regarding the day’s events of February 7, 1963. On that day, he held a press conference regarding the reappointments for the Federal Reserve. In the question period afterwards, he was asked about DeGaulle’s refusal to allow Britain into the Common Market. He was also asked about the Russian reaction to the multilateral peace agreement regarding nuclear policy, especially when it came to Cuba. Also, on that date, Kennedy had a meeting with Professor Karl Carstens, State Secretary of the German Foreign Office. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

143. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated handwritten endorsement, as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” dated January 2, 1862. Endorsement is on the reverse of a letter to Lincoln, 7.5 x 12.25, dated May 21, 1862. Letter is from the Missouri congressional delegation and reads, in part: “The Missouri Congressional delegation having asked you to appoint Capt. Jos. W. Robinson Brigade commissary, we believing him competent to fill, and deserving of the office…hope that the appointment may be confirmed.” On a lined vertical panel on the reverse, Lincoln writes “If the Commissary Department needs an additional Brigade Commissary let the person within recommended, be appointed.” At the bottom of the panel is a brief endorsement from Edwin Stanton which reads, “Let the appointment be made. Stanton.” Beautifully cloth matted and framed with a copy of the letter, a portrait of Lincoln, and a small plaque, to an overall size of 36 x 21. Ink notations over a couple words of Lincoln’s text, and some light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

144. Abraham Lincoln. Partial self-contained ADS, signed “Parker & Lincoln p.d.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 2.75, no date. Legal writ reads, in full: “And for further plea in this behalf defendant says actio non because he say that heretofore to wit, on the day of after rendition of the judgment and before the bringing of this writ, he, said defendant, was wholly insolvent, having no property whatsoever, liable to execution; and being so insolvent, the said plaintiff accepted twenty five dollars of the defendant in full discharge of said judgment, in evidence of which the plaintiff gave the defendant, a receipt bearing date Jan: 16 1852: and this the defendant is ready to verify, wherefore etc.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild edge toning. Debt-related issues filled the court system during the antebellum period, and comprised the majority of Lincoln’s legal cases. He represented both creditors and debtors. As plaintiff attorney for creditors, he won the majority of cases because many defendants failed to appear and defaulted. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) 145. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed

partial DS as president, one page, 13 x 7, July 1863. Lower portion of a military appointment signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. In good condition, with a couple partial separations to intersecting folds, moderate toning and damp staining, some affecting first name of signature, mounting remnants to reverse, paper loss to top left and first name of Lincoln’s signature fairly light, but still legible. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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In the midst of war, Madison and Monroe appoint a Massachusetts assessor 146. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-

printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 16 x 10, March 3, 1815. Madison appoints David Perham “Principal Assessor under the act, entitled ‘An act for the assessment for the collection of Direct taxes and Internal Duties’…for the Second district in the state of Massachusetts as designated.” Signed at the conclusion by James Madison and James Monroe.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 40 x 18. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few small edge tears, scattered creases, and a circular area of toning over portions of signatures from seal. The white wafer seal is intact and crisp. An always sought-after document signed by two chief executives.

Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

147. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-

printed scalloped-top vellum DS signed by Madison as president, “James Madison,” and Monroe as secretary of state, “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 10.75 x 14.75, January 31, 1817. Ship’s pass reads, in part, “Suffer the Ship Adonis of New York, Henry L. Champlin master or commander… mounted with no guns navigated with fourteen men to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Fully intact seal is affixed to the lower left.

Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of Madison’s signature, and light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

148. William McKinley. ANS as president,

on a 4.5 x 2.75 Executive Mansion card, September 24, 1898. Short note to a young man. In full: “I was very much pleased with your letter. With best wishes.” Scattered toning, and a trivial brush to first name of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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149. William McKinley.

LS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Committee of Ways and Means letterhead, May 23, 1888. Letter to M. M. Garrett, Esq. In part: “Your letter of congratulations is received…I will send copy of my speech as soon as it is printed.” Mild scattered toning and soiling, a light erased pencil notation to the upper left, and slight mirroring to signature’s ink, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

150. William McKinley. Partly-printed DS,

signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 13.5 x 16.75, April 5, 1895. Governor McKinley appoints H. E. Ford a “Justice of the Peace, for the Township of Burton, in the County of Geauga.”

In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light foxing.

The gold foil seal is intact and slightly worn. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

151. William McKinley. Bold full ink signa-

ture, most likely as president, “William McKinley,” on an off-white 4 x 6.5 card, with an engraved portrait of McKinley affixed above the signature. Collector’s date notation on the reverse reads, “Jan 7, 1900.”

In fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

McKinley extends library privileges to Ohio’s officials

153. James Monroe. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 9.5, October 20, 1824. President Monroe grants William Barnes 80.25 acres of land in Steubenville, Ohio. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Monroe, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. Heavy intersecting storage folds, one through a single letter of the signature, moderate overall toning and soiling, and remnants of a removed paper seal to the lower left, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

152. William M c K i n l e y.

ALS signed “W. McKinley, Governor,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Ohio State Library letterhead, January 29, 1895. Official letter by McKinley as governor of Ohio. In full: “It is hereby ordered that the officers and employes [sic] of the United States Weather Bureau, Department of Agriculture, stationed at Columbus, Ohio, be given the privileges of the State Library, under the same conditions as said privileges are now extended to employes [sic] of the State Government.

The Observer in charge of said Bureau at Columbus shall certify to the Librarian who are in his employ and this certificate shall entitle the bearer to the privileges of the Library until further orders to the contrary.” Countersigned by the secretary of state and a librarian. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, the central vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and a horizontal fold passing through “Governor,” light scattered creases and soiling, and some show-through from docketing to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

154. James Monroe. Full free frank, measuring 12.75 x 8 unfolded,

with panel measuring 5.5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Mr. Jno W. Godfrey, near Callaghan’s Post Office, Bath County, Va,” and franked in the upper right of the panel, “Jas Monroe.” The letter written

by William Thornton to John Godfrey is included and reads, in part: “I received your two letters, one some months ago, when confined by sickness to my bed, from which I was not recovered for several months; the last some weeks ago, which I should have notices before now, but for a similar cause. Immediately on receiving it, I went to the Treasury for information there-in requested, found on record the certificate which you described, and made at the time the following minute for your further satisfaction.—’This embraced amongst the claims submitted to Congress of the 12th Febr. 1793’—I am in hopes from what I have heard of the present disposition of Congress, that this claim will be paid; and would advise you not to make any sacrifice of it. I made no calculation for I could obtain no data on which to proceed.” Partial separations along folds, several tape repairs to folds, some edge tears, and toning to left half of panel, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare Pierce handwritten presidential letter to Jefferson Davis concerning a notorious California Ranger 155. Franklin Pierce. Scarce ALS as president signed “Fr. Pierce,” one page, 5 x 6.5, no

date, but notated “Friday Morn,” by Pierce at the conclusion of the letter. Brief letter to his Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. In full: “Will you send me the recommendations on file for Capt. Love of California?” Pierce has also addressed the reverse of the letter to Davis, “Gen Davis, Secy of War.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few trivial edge tears, scattered light toning, and pencil notation to reverse. Love was the head of California‘s first law enforcement agency, the California State Rangers, who earned the ire of many Californians for his exploits, most famously the capture of infamous bandit Joaquin Murrieta in July 1853. He was also involved in the Mexican War with a regiment of Alabama volunteers and quickly made a name for himself as a courier working along the Rio Grande River border. The here-offered letter is likely referencing Love’s military files from the Mexican War. Besides the incorporation of an interesting California personality, this is most importantly a great relation between Pierce and the future president of the Confederacy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

156. Franklin Pierce. LS as president, one page, 7.5 x 9,

August 15, 1856. Transmittal letter to “the Senate and House of Representatives.” In full: “I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War in relation to an error in a communication of Captain Meigs.” Double cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Pierce and a small name plaque, to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition with some light pencil remnants to top edge of letter. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon granted to Joseph W. Morgan, alias Robert Walton, alias H. Fritz” 157. Franklin Pierce. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November

12, 1854. Pierce orders the Secretary of State “to affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon granted to Joseph W. Morgan, alias Robert Walton, alias H. Fritz.”Matted to an overall size of 11 x 13. In very good condition, with horizontal fold through signature, scattered creases and toning, and a couple of repaired tears. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Reagan presents two constituents to the Israeli Prime Minister 158. Ronald Reagan. Draft

TLS, signed “RR,” with corrections and additions in Reagan’s hand, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 27, 1967. Letter to Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol introducing two friends of Reagan’s. Reagan has crossed out and added several words to the type text, as well as rewriting the final paragraph at the bottom. He writes “I have asked them to please convey my best wishes to you and to express the friendship and admiration so many of us feel for your nation & your people.” In fine condition, with staple hole and small tear to top left, missing lower right corner tip, and a few wrinkles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

California’s governor staunchly defends his actions against the V.A. 159. Ronald Reagan. Draft

ALS signed “RR,” one page, lightlylined both sides, 8 x 10, June 19, 1967. Letter to a concerned constituent. In part; “More important however is your suggestion that our handling of the tuition & mental health issues publicity wise was ill advised and destructive.…We had no intention of seeing the matter of the V [eteran’s] budget on the front page. Faced with a fiscal crisis we invited the V Administration to what we thought would be a series of meetings to work together on a way to meet the problem of maintaining educational quality & at the same time get their help in meeting our need for economy…The V launched an attack via the press charging us with having a hard & fast position destructive of the V’s goals. This was a totally false & dishonest charge leading to all the uproar that followed and I might add was an eye opener to those of us who had expected better from the so-called intellectual elite.” In fine condition. Immediately upon taking office in 1967, Reagan worked hard to balance the state budget, making cuts and approving tax hikes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce fully-signed presidential handwritten letter 160. Ronald Reagan. Very rare ALS as president, one page,

6.25 x 8.5, White House letterhead, December 13. Letter to a family friend named Dolores. In full: “I thought I’d handwrite this so that you could see that even lying on your back your handwriting is better than mine. Nancy & I were really sorry to hear of your accident & yes we will say a prayer. We hope the pain will soon be gone. Thank you for your lovely Christmas greeting. Give our regards to Paul and to both of you a —Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.” Matted and framed with a color portrait of Reagan to an overall size of 16.25 x 13.75.

In fine condition. Reagan handwritten letters as president are quite uncommon, even more so signed in full. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Striking cavalry appointment from Roosevelt and Taft 161. Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft. Partly-printed

vellum DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, February 19, 1907. Roosevelt appoints Frank Kirby Chapin “Second Lieutenant of Cavalry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of War William H. Taft. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing and toning, a few wrinkles, and Taft’s signature a couple shades light, but Roosevelt’s is exceptionally bold. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

162. Edith K. Roosevelt.

Second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt (1861–1948) and First Lady from 1901 to 1909.

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 6.75, Sagamore Hill letterhead, May 3, 1934. Letter to a friend about various travels. In part: “Our holiday was not a very restful one, but most interesting in every way…Our traveling companions were all French, & we had delightful lectures.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Roosevelt’s hand, with a franking signature, “Free, Edith K. Roosevelt,” to the upper right. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

163. Eleanor Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, May 23, 1949. Letter to a music company executive.

In part: “I appreciate your sending me a copy of ‘The Rest of My Life,’ which my son wrote. I am delighted to have it.” In fine condition, with light toning and a staple hole to top. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, a carbon of the music company’s letter to Roosevelt, as well as a memo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 48 | December 12, 2012 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

Desirable 1936 The Democratic Book with intact White House vignette 164. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: The Democratic Book:

1936. Gilt-stamped leather (including “Mary Connor Myers,” the original owner), 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Limited edition (limitation unspecified; this copy is No. 433), signed by Roosevelt on the limitation page beneath a watercolor vignette of the White House. In fine condition, with some scuffs to the covers, scattered soiling, and a bottom portion of one of FDR’s portraits on an inside page torn out. The signed watercolor remains unaffected. A lavishly produced promotional ‘year book’ for the Democratic Party, the publication of The Democratic Book in the Spring of 1936 was assailed by Republicans as a violation of the Corrupt Practices Act which prohibits corporations from contributing to national campaigns. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

FDR thanks the author of The Man in the White House for an inscribed copy 165. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as presi-

dent, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 1, 1944. Letter to Frank Kingdon. In full: “I was pleasantly surprised to receive a copy of your new book titled ‘The Man in the White House’ and am particularly pleased that it is personally inscribed by you and the publisher, Mr. Koppell.

Many, many thanks.” In fine condition, with scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

FDR funds “Polio Experimentation” to the tune of $50,000

166. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage fountain

pen signature, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip. Double matted with an unsigned portrait of Roosevelt to an overall size of 13 x 18.

In fine condition, with trivial show-through from stamps to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

169. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Autograph

167. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Exquisite vintage

engraved portrait, 7.25 x 9.75, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In fine condition, with mild toning from previous display. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I am especially pleased to have that silver platter as a memento of the scrapped battleship Florida” 168. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as

president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 19, 1944. Letter to S. Mickelson of Washington. In full: “It was extremely thoughtful of you to remember my interest in naval items and I am especially pleased to have that silver platter as a memento of the scrapped battleship Florida. Many, many thanks.” In fine condition, with three horizontal folds, and mild toning and soiling to the borders. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

notes, in pencil, on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet, relating to expenses at FDR’s Warm Springs Foundation. Roosevelt writes: “Contingent Fund, New Buildingsequipment, pools, $300,000. Debts 75,000.

Polio Experimentation 50,000 / 325,000 / Balance / Endowment Fund $700,000.”

Also included is an ink signature, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on a 5 x 2 off-white clipped slip; provenance penciled on reverse of signature stating this signature was written “as President on White House paper” and signed by noted presidential collector, Raleigh De Geer Amyx. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top of notes. After contracting polio, FDR spent time healing at Warm Springs, Georgia. So impressed by his progress, Roosevelt purchased property there and began funding his own research in an effort to end the debilitating disease. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

170. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one

page, 8 x 10.25, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, March 7, 1932. Letter to Robert Barker. In part: “I do hope that some day you will come down to see some of the old homes in Dutchess county. That picture in the Spur is splendid.”

In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and a few creases.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Political and personal significance meet, as FDR alludes to America’s impending entry into WWII while acknowledging a personal favor for his mistress’s daughter 171. Franklin D. Roosevelt. ALS as president

signed “F. D. R.,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, no date [summer or fall 1941]. Letter to Norman Davis, President of the Council on Foreign Relations regarding a job for Barbara Rutherford, the daughter of Roosevelt’s long-standing mistress, Lucy Mercer Rutherford.

In full: ““Barbara [Rutherford] & her family think that she should rejoin them for the next few months, and I think that is best. It was grand of you to give her this chance for Training and she & I are very grateful. If this war does break out she will be working at it somewhere!”

Matted and framed with a portrait of Roosevelt and a previous description to an overall size of 25 x 14. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope addressed in Roosevelt’s hand, “Hon. Norman Davis. Kindness of Miss Rutherford.” Provenance: Christies, New York, 1995.

Though Roosevelt’s affair with mistress Lucy Mercer Rutherford essentially ended in 1918, he remained close with her and her family throughout his life. On June 26, 1941, her husband, Winthrop Rutherford, visited the White House; although the nature of his visit has not been documented, he may have requested that the president secure a training situation with the Red Cross for his daughter Barbara through his friend Norman Davis. After serving as ambassador-at-large through three presidential administrations, Davis stepped down to become chairman of the organization in 1937. FDR’s words of thanks indicate that the favor was obliged. Beyond that, his connected comment, “If this war does break out she will be working at it somewhere!” belies his feeling of the inevitability of American entry into World War II. Combining the political significance of the comment with the personal connection to his mistress, this is an absolutely extraordinary letter. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

172. Theodore Roosevelt. Gorgeous and detailed engraved

portrait of the exterior of the White House, 6.25 x 4, signed along the bottom in black ink as president, “Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 11th, 1909.” Some toning and soiling to the borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 50 | December 12, 2012 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

173. Theodore Roosevelt. Ink signature, “T. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 6.25 x 5 sheet removed from a larger typed letter. Horizontal fold above signature, scattered toning and soiling to edges, and a rough top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Roosevelt’s 1906 Message to Congress, signed as president 174. Theodore Roosevelt.

Signed book: Message of the President of the United States, 1906. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1906. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 60 pages. Signed in black ink on the first free end page as president, “With the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 5th, 1906.” Autographic condition: slight haloing to ink and scattered toning and soiling to signed page, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: VG-/None. Royal blue cloth-covered boards with gilt title on front; edges lightly rubbed and corners bumped; mold staining to rear cover; light waterstain to feps; light foxing; previous owner’s bookplate to front pastedown; few hinges beginning to crack. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Choice oversized and uninscribed Bell presidential portrait 176. Theodore Roosevelt. Vin-

tage matte-finish 9.75 x 12 photo by C. M. Bell, and affixed to its original 14 x 18 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, as president, “With the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Dec. 10th 1905.” In fine condition, with some mild rippling, photographer’s stamp to bottom, and some toning and damp staining to mount. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

When an old frontier friend requests an endorsement for the Senate, Roosevelt stands his ground: “It is just the kind of thing which the President must keep his hands off” 175. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page,

6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, March 20, 1906. Letter to Dr. Henry W. Coe. In full: “I have your letter of the 14th instant. You know how much I have valued your kindness in the past and my association with you; but, my dear Senator, you will understand that that is not a matter upon which I have a right to express an opinion. It is just the kind of thing which the President must keep his hands off.” Matted and framed with a glossy portrait of Roosevelt to an overall size of 20.25 x 14.75 In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling along right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

While serving as the first physician in the Dakota Territory in the early 1880s, Henry Coe found a kindred spirit in the young Theodore Roosevelt, there to set up a cattle ranch.

Their friendship began on the western frontier and grew as the two men, both exceedingly ambitious and politically passionate, carved out their own paths across the country. When Oregon Senator John Mitchell died in 1905, Coe sought the endorsement of the president to fill the open position. Though Roosevelt hinted support in addressing his “dear Senator,” he could not express an official opinion; without it, Coe was unable to win the vacant seat. Holding his role as president above all else, while also giving a nod to an old friend from his rugged frontier days, this is an excellent letter encompassing two periods of the great leader’s life. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Distinguished ‘Rough Rider’ portrait 177. Theodore Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 9 three-quarter length photo of Roosevelt in full ‘Rough Rider’ uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Theodore Roosevelt, late Col, 1st U.S.V. Cavalry, Oct 1st 1899.” Photo is affixed to an identical size mount. Some mild surface rubbing resulting in some unobtrusive surface loss, trimmed edges, and a crease to top right corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

178. Theodore and Edith K. Roosevelt. Fountain

pen signatures, “Theodore Roosevelt,” and “Edith K. Roosevelt,” on a light blue 3.75 x 4.25 sheet of trimmed Sagamore Hills stationery, dated October 2. Sheet is also signed by Arthur H. Lee and Louise A. Wood. Sheet is affixed to an identical size heavy stock card. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Taft regrets not being able to support Wellesley after a devastating fire 179. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, December 22, 1914. Letter to Edith R. Batt. In part: “I would like very much to come to your luncheon…in order to congratulate the friends of Wellesley and her Alumni on the great work that has been done to meet the exigency presented by the fire…

I have lecture engagements… and I am afraid that it will be impossible for me to reach New York.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and wrinkles.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Taft writes as founder of The League of Peace, the forerunner to the League of Nations 180. William H. Taft. TLS signed

“Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, February 5, 1917.

Brief letter to Lawrence Mitchell of the League to Enforce Peace. In full: “I have your letter of February 3d, with enclosure. I quite agree with you that Talcott Williams has answered Borah’s argument.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, tape remnants around text, and light mirroring of letterhead along bottom. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

181. William H. Taft. Ink signature, “I am honored to be one of your autograph gallery. Wm. H. Taft, Jany 14th, 1929,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge and corner tip toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Taylor transfers an officer to deter a suitor for his daughter 182. Zachary Taylor. LS

signed “Z. Taylor.

Col., 1st Regt U.S. Infy, Comdg,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, April 25, 1834.

Col. Roger Jones, Adjutant General, U.S. Army. In full: “Herewith is returned agreeably to your directions the application of Capt MacRee for the Recruiting Service. He has been placed on that duty at St. Louis, Mo. with orders to open a Rendezvous & recruit for the 1st Regiment of Infantry.” In fine condition, with light toning along horizontal folds and some show-through from docketing on reverse. One of the officers in Capt. Samuel MacRee’s Company B, 1st Regiment of Infantry, was 2nd Lieut. Jefferson Davis. ‘The Papers of Jefferson Davis’ footnotes that while stationed at Fort Crawford, MacRee ‘became involved’ in Davis’ courtship of Zachary Taylor’s daughter Sarah Knox. Taylor had forbidden Davis to court her. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

183. Harry S. Truman. White House

card, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best wishes to Steven Gles, Harry S. Truman 5/17/52.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the scarce original embossed transmittal envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

184. Harry S. Truman. Glossy 7 x 9

head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Harry S. Truman.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 15. Several noticeable horizontal creases, one lightly affecting part of signature and sentiment, other scattered creases and surface dings, and some mild silvering, otherwise very good condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

185. Harry S. Truman.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 3, 1956. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I will, of course, be happy to sign your copy of the book.

Send it on, and I will return it just as soon as possible.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a trivial spot to left edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

186. Harry S. Truman.

Signed book: Memoirs: Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, in two volumes. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955 and 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 596 and 594 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the half-title page of Volume I. Autographic condition: fine, with trivial soiling to signed page. Book condition: VG+/VG-.

Two volumes in black cloth; both have minor rubbing to edges; slight yellowing to textblock edges and feps; and minimal soiling. Volume 1 has one dog-earred page and a small waterstain to upper textblock edge (only visible from exterior, not in margins). Dust jackets have small chips/tears and creases to edges; yellowing, especially along spines; light rubbing and soiling; and a few small water spots. Volume 2 has additional watermarks along edges.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 53

Truman inscribes a photo of his inner circle to the future secretary of defense: “What a grand staff and how they are missed by the boss” 187. Harry S. Truman. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Truman seated in the Oval Office with four of his staff members—Clark Clifford, William D. Hassett, Matthew J. Connelly, and Charles G. Ross—by White House press photographer Marion Carpenter, displayed in its original mat to an overall size of 16 x 16, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen “To Clark M. Clifford from his old ‘boss.’ What a grand staff and how they are missed by the boss.

Harry S. Truman.” Also signed on the mount in pencil by the photographer, “Marion Carpenter.” In very good condition, with some light rippling and scattered surface marks to the photo, overall toning to the borders of the mat, a small area of damp staining to the lower left corner of the mat, and the front of the mat separated from the backing, which can easily be reaffixed or framed for display. Clifford served in the Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter administrations in a variety of positions, including White House counsel for Truman and secretary of defense under Johnson. Carpenter was a pioneer press photographer, becoming the first woman national press photographer to cover Washington, D.C. and the White House. An incredible piece of American history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Seldom-seen handwritten letter

by Truman as president

188. Harry S. Truman. ALS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, May 13, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Lauretta Young, his secretary and the wife of Truman’s close friend Merl Young.

In full: “Thanks a lot for the nice birthday present. I’m sure that those cards will bring me luck. It was thoughtful of you and Rose to remember the day.” In very good condition, with scattered light toning, staining, and foxing. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope, addressed in Truman’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Truman reminisces:“You and I went through a great many summers together with a great many youngsters whom we trained to become officers in the second World War” 189. Harry S. Truman. Two TLSs, signed “Harry,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, dated September 26, 1962, and June 5, 1963, both to John Snyder. First letter reads, in part; “I was very sorry indeed to learn that the records of our Reserve Organization had been burned up. I am expecting to go through all the files I have and see if we can get together a history of the organization which you and the St. Louis Colonel worked out during the period from 1921 to 1938.”

Second letter reads, in part; “You and I went through a great many summers together with a great many youngsters whom we trained to become officers in the second World War. Sometime, or other, when it is convenient for both of us, I would like to sit down and talk to you and see if we can find the results of what we did. I had somebody, while I was in the White House, look up the list of those who were commissioned from our classes and it was a fantastic number who made good.”

In fine condition, with a slight rusty paperclip mark to top of one letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Please take care of yourself...I have never needed [you] around more than I do now.

Things are really poppin’” 190. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president signed “Harry,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 24, 1950. On vacation at the Little White House in Key West, the President writes Secretary of State John W. Snyder. In full: “I can’t tell you how very much I appreciated the extracts from Joseph B. Varnum, Jr.’s Washington Sketch Book. It is certainly interesting about how the White House and the Treasury Building grew up together amidst the same difficulties that we have today in erecting public buildings in Washington.” In a handwritten postscript, President Truman added “Please take care of yourself, not only for your family, but I have never needed [you] around more than I do now. Things are really poppin.’” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and scattered creasing. At the time, Snyder was feeling ill and was faced with concerns of a federal budgetary shortfall, resulting in his long-time friend, the president, sending him a few words of encouragement. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I expect to let him send all the Democrats in Kansas City that he possibly can to jail, and then if I can do it I am going to kick him higher than a kite” 191. Harry S. Truman. TLS

signed “Harry,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, December 4, 1937. Letter to John W. Snyder. In part: “The Post-Dispatch seems to be in the midst of a serious spasm about Mr. Milligan, and they will probably be in the midst of a more serious one before they get through. I expect to let him send all the Democrats in Kansas City that he possibly can to jail, and then if I can do it I am going to kick him higher than a kite. I don’t see any reason why I should keep an enemy of mine in a good public office like that, when I have plenty of good friends who can fill it creditably.” In fine condition, with expected filing holes and a staple mark to the top. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Truman begins budgeting for the Marshall Plan’s replacement 192. Harry S. Truman. TLS

as president, one page, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, July 19, 1951. Letter to John W. Snyder, Chairman, National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, Department of the Treasury. In part: “I plan to request the agencies concerned to submit authorization proposals and estimated budgetary requirements for the Mutual Security Program in fiscal year 1953. My request will indicate the general assumptions on which the estimates are to be based. For the preparation of the estimates for economic assistance, assumptions will be necessary regarding such financial policies as (a) aid to countries accumulating gold and dollar reserves; (b) loans versus grants; and (c) requirements for deposit of counterpart and terms and conditions for its use. I understand that the National Advisory Council considered these financial policies in connection with the preparation of the Mutual Security Program for the current fiscal year and set forth its conclusions in NAC Action 442.” In fine condition, with a few scattered edge creases. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“He’s the salt of the earth,” Truman introduces a friend to his Attorney General before a bizarre chain of events further unites the two 193. Harry S. Truman. ALS as president, one page, 5 x 7.75, White House letterhead, no date. Short letter to Tom Clark. In full: “This is Sam Wear. D. A. at Kansas City and my personal friend. He’s the salt of the earth.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Truman to an overall size of 17.75 x 12.75. In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed in Truman’s hand.

Early in his presidency, Truman introduced his friend Samuel Wear, US Attorney for the Kansas City District, to his Attorney General Tom Clark. Little did he know that the two would become well acquainted with each other during a controversial election fraud case in the fall of 1946. When Truman-selected candidate for Congress Enos Axtell won his primary by an exceedingly close margin, Missouri Republicans charged fraud and demanded investigation. After Wear ruled that there were insufficient grounds to prosecute and locked the documentary evidence into his office vault, the scandal deepened when someone broke in, dynamited the vault, and made off with the files.

Though neither was charged with any crimes and the campaign continued with Axtell as the Democratic candidate, the two men found themselves on the hot seat as Republicans held hearings to get to the bottom of it all. ALSs from Truman’s time as president are quite rare; with the addition of the intriguing back-story, this is a highly desirable piece! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

194. Harry S. Truman. Vintage matte-

finish 10 x 7.75 US Army Signal Corps photo of Truman at his desk, signed in fountain pen, “Kind regards, Harry S. Truman.” In fine condition, with a trivial surface ding, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and a lightly trimmed bottom edge. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

195. Harry S. Truman. Vin-

tage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Best wishes & kindest regards to Dr. & Mrs. Westbrook Murphy, Harry S. Truman.” Scattered mild rippling and a noticeable ding to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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196. Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed DS as president, signed

“M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, August 29, 1840. Van Buren orders the secretary of state to “affix the Seal of the United States to an Exequatur granted to Samuel D. Walker Consul of Belgium for the Port of Baltimore.” Nicely double cloth matted and framed with a color portrait and a name plaque to an overall size of 22.5 x 20. A horizontal fold through upper portion of signature, a few creases, and some light staining to left side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Thirty-three former Commanders-in-chief, including an envelope addressed by Washington 198. US Presidents. Well-done collection of signatures of 33 presidents of the United States of America on slips clipped from letters and documents, cards, address panels, and bookplates. Each signature is encapsulated in a 4.25 x 7.25 plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Signers are: George Washington, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, U. S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolodge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. In overall very good to fine condition. An instant collection of most of the former presidents, which would take substantially longer to acquire one at a time. A more detailed description is available online at rrauction.com. RR Auction COA.‌(MB $1000)

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Opening up trade with British colonies during his two-year term as secretary of state, Van Buren moves one step closer to the White House 199. Martin Van Buren. ALS signed “MVB,” as secretary

of state, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, October 27, 1830. Letter to Mr. Vail at the State Department. In full: “I wish you would call on Major Donaldson as soon after five this afternoon & remain the evening at the President’s to assist in copying the message.” Reverse bears an address panel to Vail in Van Buren’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a brush under signature, a couple areas of circular toning from wax seal, and some soiling to address panel.

Working his way up the political ladder since the age of 17, Martin Van Buren was appointed secretary of state to President Jackson in 1829. Though there were no significant diplomatic questions during his service, the position was an important step in his path to the White House. “The message” in this letter to Aaron Vail, Charges d’Affaires to Great Britain, most likely referred to the important Proclamation 41, which officially regulated the commercial intercourse between the US and British ports. A handsome letter from the future president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

200. George Washington. Fantastic display consist-

ing of a scarce full ink signature, “George Washington,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from a larger document. Signature was part of a large March 17, 1769, indenture between Washington and Robert Thompson.

Also included is a .5 x .75 swatch of Washington’s cloak from the family of Colonel Tobias Lear, Washington’s personal secretary and good friend; and six strands of Washington’s hair from the Custis-Powell family. All three items are nicely cloth matted and framed, with a color portrait of Washington and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 14.75 x 15.25. In very good condition, with moderate toning to slip, not affecting legibility of the signature. Complete Washington signatures are seldom seen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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As president of the Potowmack Navigation Company, Washington approves expenditures for 1785 improvements to navigation along the Potomac River 201. George Washington. Manuscript DS,

signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 8 x 3, August 1, 1785. Financial document reads, in part: “£6:0:0…

This was deducted by the Treasurer of Virg from the State Dividend of £500…

Geo: Town 1st Aug 1785.

The above acct allowed.”

Signed at the conclusion

by Washington, and also signed by George Gilpin, John Fitzgerald, and two others. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, with one vertical fold through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and two rough edges.

After the Revolutionary War ended, Washington retired to Mount Vernon briefly before making an exploratory trip to the western frontier in 1784 to investigate the possibility of inland navigation. Together with surveyor George Gilpin, Colonel John Fitzgerald, Virginia governor Lee, and Maryland governor Johnston, they organized the Potowmack Navigation Company with the mission of connecting the East Coast with the Northwest. Washington was named president and the other four became directors.

On August 1, 1785, the fledgling business held its annual board meeting in Georgetown. After reviewing the accounts and approving the books, the board instructed the treasurer to pay the bills and set up a £50 contingency fund in Virginia currency with the project’s principal manager, John Rumsey. The primary concern of the officers was the disbursement of monies and they established a simple, but rigid system of accountability. After the meeting adjourned, the board traveled to Shenandoah Falls to examine the obstacles the falls presented and concluded that no lock was needed, merely a clearance of rocks. Two days later, Washington wrote Rumsey to proceed with the project to make improvements along the Potomac. After building five skirting canals around various falls, the immense undertaking failed due to floods, an uncertain economy, and lack of financial backing. Despite missing its lofty goal, the company’s crowning achievement was the construction of the Potowmack Canal, a major engineering feat and one that extended shipping past Great Falls through the previously unnavigable Mather Gorge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

Wilson issues payment for “patriotic and valuable services” during WWI on the day of his famous League of Nations speech 202. Woodrow Wilson. War Industries Board government check,

8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wilson as president, “Woodrow Wilson,” payable to Sylvan I. Stroock for $1, September 6, 1919. Countersigned by influential financier and presidential advisor Bernard Baruch as Chairman of the War Industries Board, and E. K. Ellsworth as the disbursing officer. Check drawn “in acknowledgment of patriotic and valuable services given…in time of war.” In very good condition, with two complete central tape-repaired tears, a repaired tear to the right border, and overall toning. Stroock was in the textile business and put in charge of felt production during WWI. On the day he signed this check, in Des Moines, Iowa, Wilson delivered his famous ‘For the League of Nations’ speech, one of the most memorable speeches in 20th century America. Accompanied by another check to Stroock for 50 cents, signed only by Ellsworth. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 59

203. Bush Family MB $150

204. George Bush MB $200

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206. George and Barbara Bush MB $100

207. George and George W. Bush

208. George W. Bush

209. George W. Bush

210. George W. Bush

211. George W. Bush

212. George W. Bush

213. Laura Bush

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219. Bill Clinton

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221. Gerald Ford and Spiro Agnew

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223. Gerald and Betty Ford

224. Gerald and Betty Ford

225. Lyndon B. Johnson

226. Lyndon B. Johnson

227. Richard Nixon

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231. Presidents and First Ladies

232. Nancy Reagan

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229. Barack Obama

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notables 235. The Alamo: D a v i d Ay e r s .

Docketing signature, “D. Ayers,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 8 x 12.75, dated November 10, 1837.

Document is a land survey done by J. E. Scott, and signed by him at the conclusion. Survey is for 3,125,000 leagues of land belonging to another gentleman, with a sketch of the tract in the upper left corner. Front of the document is also signed “L. P. More,” “S. Connell,” and “James Connell.” Small separations and repairs to horizontal folds, scattered toning and soiling, a bit of light paper loss, and a few pencil notations, otherwise very good condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

236. American Clergy. Five items, each

signed by a notable member of the clergy: one matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Billy Sunday, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, adding “Psalm 34” and the date, 1921; two TLSs, signed “S. Parkes Cadman,” each one page, approximately 8.5 x 6.5, Central Congregational Church letterhead, 1925 and 1932, one letter, in part: “I do not think a greater exegesis of the sixth Commandment would prevent the State from protecting itself against murder.”; one ALS, signed “Edward E. Hale,” one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, South Congregational Church letterhead, March 27, 1882, regarding a trip and a pamphlet; and one ALS, signed “Phillips Brooks,” one page, 4.75 x 8, personal letterhead, December 23, 1891, expressing thanks for a book. In very good to fine condition, with various repaired separations to intersecting folds, scattered toning and soiling, and some damp staining to the Sunday photo, slightly affecting the inscription and signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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237. Yuri Andropov. Appointed KGB

chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabling him to be chosen as Brezhnev’s successor in 1983, but he died after less than 15 months in office.

Printed 1980 greeting card with a message in Russian, to Valentina Ivanova, 7.5 x 3.75, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

238. Elizabeth Arden. Beautician (1884–1966) who developed the highly successful cosmetic line that bears her name. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 23, 1931. Letter to a customer. In part: “As you see your skin becoming clear and bright and firm under the deft touch of your own fingers, you will be as delighted with this new skill as I am to impart it to you.

Do be sure to cleanse…cleanse… cleanse…for so few women realize that a clean, softly-receptive skin is the beginning of all beauty. The dust-laden air is your enemy.

Combat it…with generous quantities of Cleansing Cream and with cool pattings of Ardena Skin tonic applied with firm upward movements.”

In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and light scattered creases. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

239. Hannah Arendt. Ger-

man-American political scientist (1906–1975) who characterized totalitarianism. TLS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1971. Letter to Mr. Reif. In part (translated): “This is to inform you that I now have a German bank account after all, so that you can transfer any outstanding amounts directly.” Two punch holes to left edge, a few wrinkles, and a small pencil notation to top left, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

240. William Waldorf Astor.

American-born statesman and financier (1848–1919) of the prominent family of New York millionaires. ALS signed “W. W. Astor,” one page, 7 x 9, August 24, 1883. Letter to James G. Blaine, then speaker of the house, who had served as James A. Garfield’s secretary of state. In part: “I have recently been advised of the receipt at the United States Legation at Rome, Italy, of a copy of your Eulogy upon the late President Garfield, for which I beg you to receive my most cordial thanks.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

243. Pierre Augereau.

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816).

ALS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date. Untranslated correspondence to his Minister of Finances.

In very good condition, tipped into a slightly larger page with wrinkling and mild toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.…

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241. Alexander Dallas Bache. Physicist and surveyor (1806–1867) who helped engineer

coastal fortifications and conducted a detailed survey of the entire east coast. Also the greatgrandson of Benjamin Franklin. Four ALSs, each signed “A. D. Bache,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5 to 8 x 10, dated between 1833 and 1853. Writing to meteorologist Ebenezer Meriam, Bache comments on a contract to remove a rock from a harbor, the loss of a great philanthropist, and defraying expenses, among other topics. In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds and areas of toning and soiling to most letters. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Promissory note from ‘The Father of Texas’ 242. Stephen F. Austin. Ameri-

can pioneer (1793– 1836), known as the ‘Father of Texas,’ who colonized the former Mexican lands that would become the Lone Star State.

Between 1822 and 1830 Austin presented Texan demands for autonomy to the Mexican government. Negotiations proved difficult, and the Mexicans went so far as to imprison Austin. The settlers eventually decided not to comply, which led to wars and, ultimately, the infamous slaughter at the Alamo in 1836. Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8 x 3.75, no date. Promissory note, signed by Martin Ruggles, to pay Austin $600 in sixty days.

Signed on the reverse “Stephen F. Austin.” Paper loss to left side affecting portions of text, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and surface loss to paper affecting middle initial, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Great 1865 carte-de-visite portrait of the showman and scamster

244. Robert Baden-Powell. LS

signed “R. Baden-Powell,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Inspector General of Cavalry letterhead, May 8, 1903. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret it is impossible for me to undertake any further public engagements at present. I wish the exhibition every success.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

248. P. T. Barnum. Original

245. Ludwig Bamberger. German

economist (1823–1899) and founder of the Reichsbank. ALS in German, signed “L. Bamberger,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, May 1. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part (translated): “Will you give me the pleasure of dining with me and a circle of friends on the day after tomorrow…Hoping for a positive reply.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

2.25 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of Barnum, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “P. T. Barnum, 1865.”

Light overall speckling to the image and a slight bend to the lower border, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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246. Frederick Banting. Canadian physician and researcher (1891–1941) who shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery of insulin. Christmas card, measuring 5 x 6.25 closed, featuring an image of a winter scene on the front and a printed greeting inside, signed inside in fountain pen, “Fred Banting.” Light rippling and an area of damp staining to the upper right corner of the front cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by another Christmas card bearing a printed holiday greeting from Banting, and a small 1943 book entitled Banting as an Artist, by A. Y. Jackson. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The discoverer of insulin 247. Frederick Banting. Rare ALS signed

“Fred,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, no date. Letter to “Beulah.” In part: “Your clever & charming letter was most gratefully received. I have been closely guarded since I saw you last for at that time I was having a flare up of my appendix & had to go to bed every night at 7:30 for ten days before the opening.

And since—well you know what it has been like. As far as the operation goes there was nothing to it. I had a very easy time.” In fine condition, with some trivial soiling to the borders. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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249. Clara Bart o n . Te a c h e r

252. Fulgencia Batista. DS, in Spanish, three

and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Very sincerely yours, Clara Barton, Glen Echo Md. April 22, 1911,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Napoleon’s brother thanks a general for support “on the occasion of my ascension to the throne of Naples” 250.

Joseph Bonaparte. Older

brother of Napoleon (1868–1844) who served as King of Spain from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. LS in French, signed “Joseph,” one page, 7.5 x 9, Naples, July 30, 1806. Letter to a general. In part (translated): “The expressions of your interest in me…on the occasion of my ascension to the throne of Naples were most agreeable.”

In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and mild scattered creases, toning, and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

pages, 9 x 13.5, November 22, 1957. Untranslated “Law No. 14,” signed at the conclusion by Batista and countersigned by his minister of justice. In very good condition, with paper loss to left edge of all three pages, several ink and pencil notations, punch holes to left edge, and some toning and foxing to edges.

The blue seal is intact and retains its original blue ribbon. RR Auction COA.…

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253. Stephen William Blount.

Docketing signature, “S. W. Blount, Clk,” on the reverse of a one-page 13 x 8 manuscript document giving an inventory of the Estate of Silas M. Parker, dated July 27, 1837. Inventory lists 22 items including “gun barrel,” “1 Mare and 2 Colts,” “1 wagon,” “1 yoke of oxen,” and “ready money.”

Above Blount’s signature in an unknown hand reads, “Filed July 31st, 1837.” In good condition, with partial separations along horizontal folds, scattered small areas of ink erosion, scattered toning and soiling, heavier to docketing panel, light mirroring of ink, and chips to edges. The Robert Davis Collection. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The downfall of totalitarianism and the liberation of the oppressed peoples is inevitable” 251. Edvard Benes. Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884– 1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. TLS signed “Dr. E. Benes,” one page, 8 x 7, president of the Czechoslovak Republic letterhead, December 24, 1942. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Thank you for your letter…sent to me by the American Friends of Czechoslovakia, and for the generous financial support which you have given them. I much appreciate this expression of your sympathy with my country…We are now following a common path to indisputable victory; there can now be no doubt that the downfall of totalitarianism and the liberation of the oppressed peoples is inevitable.” In fine condition, with vertical and horizontal folds, and scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Medical pioneer presents “medicinal plants” 254. Herman Boerhaave. Dutch botanist,

humanist, and physician (1668–1738). He is regarded as the founder of clinical teaching and of the modern academic hospital. Third person ALS, in Latin, signed “H. Boerhaave,” one page, 4 x 5.75, no date. In full (translated): “To the illustrious gentleman Chevalier Franz Cornelius from H. Boerhaave. On the first day of this month have I received fifteen rare and excellent medicinal plants brought to me from Venice by Mr. La Court, and thought you might appreciate some and these would bring you on your trip a small sign of my respectful appreciation.” In fine condition, with a horizontal fold and some scattered light toning. This letter is reproduced in the classic German book of Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann, Letters of Great Scientists and Naturalists published in Lübeck in 1989. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

255.

Jerome Bonaparte. Young-

est brother of Napoleon (1784–1860) who reigned as King of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813, and later served in several official positions in the Second Empire. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “J. N.” and “Jerome Napoleon,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, June 2, 1815. A power of attorney drawn during the ‘Hundred Days,’ two weeks before Waterloo.

In part (translated): “His Imperial Highness Prince Jerome Napoleon… constitutes as his special attorney in fact, Monsieur Jacques Lafitte…to whom he gives power, for him and in his name, to collect and receive from all cashiers.” In fine condition, with light intersecting folds and some show-through from writing on opposing sides. Accompanied by a full translation. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rare letter from Napoleon’s mother, entirely in Italian 256. Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte.

Mother of Napoleon (1750–1836). ALS in Italian, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, July 3, 1801. Letter to Francisco Braccini.

In part (translated): “M. Rollier, dear Braccini, has had delivered to me the one thousand five hundred francs which you sent here to his wife, but in your letter you have not indicated what they are for. I hope you will inform me…I wish to know if you have been satisfied with what they have given you for the wheat which you have supplied per order of the Central Administration…P.S. The entire family is enjoying good health; Luciano and Luigi are in Spain.” Address panel to reverse of second integral page has also been filled out in her hand. Bibliotheca Lindesiana coronet stamp to upper left indicates provenance from the collection of the Earls of Crawford. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light circular toning from wax seal, and light repaired paper loss to second integral page.

Accompanied by a full translation. At the time, Napoleon’s younger brother, Luciano [Lucien], was serving as an ambassador to Spain.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

257. Louis Bonaparte. Brother of Napoleon

(1778–1846) made King of Holland by Napoleon on June 5, 1806. Louis took his duties seriously, adopting the Dutch form of his name, learning the language, and making a concerted effort to be a responsible, independent ruler. ALS in French, one page, 7 x 9, November 15, 1801. Letter to General Gouvion de Saint-Cyr, commander of French forces in the 1801 War of the Oranges against Spain and Portugal. In part (translated): “The Regiment is still in Spain. The army still hasn’t received the order to return after their late skirmish. It is quite simply what you thought thanks to your knowledge of that nasty country.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light repaired paper loss to the lower right, slightly affecting part of the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

258.

Lucien Bonaparte. Young-

er brother of Napoleon (1775–1840) who served in various official capacities. LS in French, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, September 9, 1803. Untranslated letter to General Fiorella, a Corsican friend of the Bonapartes.

Lucien asks him to transmit two letters regarding banking matters in Madrid. In very good condition, with light scattered creases and soiling, a professionally repaired tear to the upper left corner, and a few tiny pinholes. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

259. William and Evangeline Booth. William

Booth was a British minister and social reformer (1829– 1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army.

Evangeline (1865– 1950), his daughter, served as the first female ‘General.’ Two signatures: one ink signature, “Yours in the service of the King of Kings on behalf of the most helpless of the sons and daughters of men. William Booth, Feby-12-07,” on a light blue 4.5 x 3.5 card; and one ink signature, “Evangeline Booth,” below a printed quotation on a 4.5 x 3 off-white card. William Booth card is affixed to a 7.25 x 5 toned off-white album page. In overall fine condition, with some mild scattered toning and soiling. Accompanied by a typed letter in German on Salvation Army letterhead, dated January 8, 1936. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

261. Laura Bridgman. New Hampshire born personality (1829– 1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language.

ALS signed “L. Bridgman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.75, January 18, 1849. In part: “I thank you most truly for a needle book & lamp mat which you sent me for Christmas & New Year. I prize them highly. I shall think much of you with love when ever I feel of them with my finger.” In fine condition, with a small hole to the lower left corner of the first page, and some show-through from mounting remnants. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 262. Martin Buber. German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965) who evolved a philosophy inspired by study of Hasidism and based on the encounter of man with nature, man, and God. TLS in German, signed “Your Buber,” one page, 5 x 8, July 20, 1961. Letter to Mr. Rang. In part (translated): “I am sending you the entire manuscript material as certified printed matter, and by surface mail, which will arrive much later than airmail. The letters would have to be surveyed and photocopied, considering the unstable mail situation (I have lost manuscripts twice in the course of the last few years), I do not wish to let the originals out of my hands. I myself have not yet seen Melzer’s new edition, of which you write. I only know of it because Dr. Robert Weltsch who wrote the epilogue (Not Schoeps, as you write in your letter) had asked me for the material at the time.” In fine condition, with portion of one word crossed out

by Buber. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

260. Gail Borden, Jr. DS, signed “G. Borden, Jr., Municipal Col-

lector,” one page, 7.75 x 4.5, July 9, 1835. Receipt to Edward Beaty for a land payment. In part: “Received this 9th July 1835 of Edward Beaty Thirteen dollars and forty six and two thirds cents the amount of the second payment due the state on his league of land granted on the 21st Oct. 1830.” Intersecting folds, mild overall toning, with a few heavier spots, and light vertical creases, otherwise fine condition.

The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Sometimes of late, I have seemed to fear anarchy in the North as much as rebellion in the South”

263. John Bright. British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Five ALSs, 4.5 x 7.25, each three

or four pages on two adjoining sheets, dated between 1863 and 1878. Bright expresses great interest in the American Civil War. A letter from February 27, 1863, in part: “We are impatient for news from your country. There is great effort without great result, & we fear the divisions in the North will weaken…& stimulate the South. Sometimes of late, I have seemed to fear anarchy in the North as much as rebellion in the South. I hope my fears arise more from my deep interest in your conflict, rather than from any real danger from…elements among you. If there be not virtue enough among you to save the State, then has the Slavery poison done its fearful work. But I will not despair.” In the other letters he continues to discuss the war, makes plans, discusses the train schedule, and talks of his daughter’s health as well as his own. In overall very good to fine condition, with various toning, soiling, and staining. One accompanied by its original mailing envelope, affixed to reverse of the second integral page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Bunsen relays his schedule of chemistry lectures

264. Robert Bunsen. German chemist (1811–1899) who dis-

covered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name. ALS in German, signed “R. W. Bunsen,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.75 x 5.5, April 17, 1884. In full (translated): “I will begin my lectures in Experimental Chemistry Thursday, April 24 at 9 o’clock in the morning, the practical chemical experiments in the laboratory Friday April 25 at 10 o’clock.” In fine condition, with mailing folds and some mild scattered wrinkling and toning. A terrific scientific reference by the esteemed chemist. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

After the first seige at the Alamo in 1835, Burleson discharges a future Texas signer 265. Edward Burleson. Manuscript DS, signed “Edward Burles,

Com in Chief,” one page, 8 x 4.25, December 15, 1835. Honorable discharge for William Blount reads, in part: “William Blount entered the volunteer troops of Nacogdoches on the 14 of November and has discharged his duty faithfully & honorably to himself & country.”

Signed at the conclusion by J. Ruth and Burleson. Sheet is affixed to a smaller heavy stock card. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, edge chips and creases, and some scattered light paper loss, otherwise very good condition. Blount, was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, soldier, and county official. Burleson was elected colonel of the Eighth Regiment of Georgia Militia in 1833. In October 1835 he was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the Texas army and served under Stephen F. Austin in the opening stages of the Texas Revolution. The following month, in November, he was elected Major General of Texas Volunteers and took command of the Volunteer army besieging San Antonio de Béxar and received the surrender of Mexican general Martín Perfecto de Cos. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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266. William Burnet. British civil servant and colonial administrator (1688-1729) who served as governor of New York and New Jersey.

Manuscript DS, signed “W. Burnet,” one page, 12.5 x 8, December 6, 1726. Burnet commissions John Cornelius Decker, lieutenant of a company of militia in Ulster County [New York]. Three vertical folds, with a small area of paper loss to one fold, scattered edge wear, light overall toning, and some light mirroring of ink, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

267. John Burroughs. ALS,

one page, 5 x 8, January 29, 1893.

Letter to a gentleman. In part: “For work on Natl. His’y of birds, get Minot’s Birds of New England, or Stearn’s Birds of New England, or the work of…Ridgeway published by Little & Brown, Boston.”

Light separations to mailing folds (tape-repaired on reverse), mild scattered creases and soiling, and some show-through from tape and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

268. John W. Burt. Inventor, manufacturer, and railway constructor who patented a type of canal lock and improved the process for manufacturing pig and wrought iron. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in red ink, “J. W. Burt. Dec. 20 73.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

270. Mathew Caldwell. Texas settler, military figure, Captain of the Gonzales-Seguin Rangers, and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1798–1842). He is sometimes referred to as the ‘Paul Revere of the Texas Revolution’ because he rode from Gonzales to Bastrop to call men to arms before the Battle of Gonzales in 1835. DS, one page, 8.75 x 13.5, March 8, 1837. Caldwell appoints William H. Steele as an agent to sell land in Green DeWitt’s colony. In part: “Know all by these presents that I Mathew Caldwell…nominate and appoint William H. Steele of said County my true and lawful agent for me and in my name to sell and dispose of and convey to any person whomsoever a certain League of land lying on the Tobacco River in Green DeWitts Colony.” Signed at the conclusion by Caldwell, and countersigned by Steele. Reverse bears an endorsement by Daniel Tober, dated May 10, 1840. In good to very good condition, with partial separations along fragile, horizontal folds, paper loss to right edge (slightly affecting Caldwell’s signature), scattered toning, soiling, and foxing, and a few small tears along top horizontal fold. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

269. John E. Burton. Miner who founded Hurley, Wisconsin, originated the American Fibre Co., and developed Mexican mining interests through the Hidalgo Smelting Co. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Stein of Milwaukee, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “To H. W. Fay, DeKalb, Ills, John Burton, February 22-1911.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Calhoun grants the future Commandant of the Marine Corps admission to West Point 271. John C. Calhoun. Promi-

nent American politician (1782– 1850) who served as secretary of war under Monroe and vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, and later wielded great power and influence in the Senate. DS, signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 8 x 10.25, March 23, 1822. Calhoun informs Jacob Zeilin that he is to report to West Point in June, where he “will be examined for admission into that Institution, and, if qualified, will be admitted conditionally as a Cadet.”

Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. Two horizontal folds, light overall toning and soiling, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Although Zeilin passed the exam and was admitted to West Point, he was discharged three years later for poor academic performance. However, he successfully entered the Marines as a Second Lieutenant in 1831, and eventually became the first United States Marine Corps non-brevet general. He went on to serve as the seventh Commandant of the United States Marine Corps from 1864 to 1876. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“He fooled those English suckers with his cholera treatment about which we remain more than sceptical” 272. Albert Calmette.

Distinguished French physician and researcher (1863–1933) who made a number of important discoveries in bacteriology and who developed the first antidote for snake venom. ALS in French, signed “A. Calmette,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Institut Pasteur letterhead, July 3, 1908. Letter to a colleague.

In part (translated): “I hope that you will be Hoselle’s successor in Alexandria...he has no title other than that of bacteriophage or rather of transmissible microbial decomposition. He fooled those English suckers with his cholera treatment about which we remain more than sceptical.Perhaps you’re coming to the Hygiene Congress in Cairo in December. Some of our comrades will attend.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 70 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

“That one of her own Sons and Teachers should so sweetly remember her must touch the heart of Saint Andrew”

273. Andrew Carnegie. ALS,

three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 9, 1902. Letter to a professor.

In part: “This morning I read your letter to the Principal…for ‘Chemical Research’ at St. Andrews. I am so happy over it I must write you a word of Congratulations—few gifts can carry the peculiar charm of this. That one of her own Sons and Teachers should so sweetly remember her must touch the heart of Saint Andrew…I notice it is in memory of your Uncle—You must have had like myself perhaps an Uncle who became the nearest & dearest man on Earth.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and some mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

274. Dale Carnegie. Si g n e d

book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1937.

Hardcover, 5 x 8.25, 340 pages.

Signed in fountain pen on the first free end page. Toning to signed page, damp staining to pastedowns, loose hinges, sunning to spine, and light cover wear, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

275. Daniel Carroll of Duddington. Wash-

ington landowner (1764–1849) who owned the tracts of land on which the US Capitol and Library of Congress were later built. Partly-printed lottery ticket, 4 x 1.5, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Danl Carroll of Dudn.” Ticket bears the printed text: “This ticket will entitle the Possessor to such Prize as may be drawn to its Number, in Lottery No. 1, for cutting the Canal through the City of Washington to the Eastern-Branch Harbour.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Six hundred-year-old document from Catherine of Lancaster 276. Charles. Ballpoint signature, “Charles,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with three color photos to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots and light show-through from type on reverse.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

278. Catherine of Lancaster. Queen of Castile (1373–1418) as the wife of King Henry III of Castile. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 13.25 x 12.75, 1407. Untranslated document signed as Regent for her son Juan II. Document has been professionally silked on the reverse. Intersecting folds, some scattered paper loss along folds affecting some of the text, scattered toning, and some reinforcement to folds on reverse, otherwise very good condition. The reverse retains its paper seal. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Boldly signed document from Catherine the Great 277. Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia, 1762–1796. She murdered her husband, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. Manuscript DS, in Cyrillic, signed “Yekaterina,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, March 20, 1785.

Document to Prince Grigoriy Aleksandrovich. In full (translated): “It is necessary that fifteen thousand rubles earned by the carpenters wages for the month of April of this year be distributed at the Kherson Shipyard. We have ordered that bank notes be released to your department from Saint Petersburg for the remaining sums from the Treasury, trusting you to receive and use them to make the disposition at your discretion.” A central horizontal fold, slightly affecting the large first letter of the signature, a light uniform shade of toning, staining to the lower right corner, a few dings to the left edge, and some erased pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Discoverer of the neutron seeks out information on Hofstadter 279. James Chadwick. Winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics, he discovered and proved the existence of neutrons, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium 235 and the creation of the atomic bomb. ALS signed “J. Chadwick,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, Cambridge, February 2, 1958. Letter to Professor I. I. Rabi of the Columbia Physics Department. In part: “I wonder if you can tell me about Dr. Richard Hofstadter, Professor of History at Columbia—whether he is married, family, etc., what his interests are outside his work, what you think about him if you know him well enough to give an opinion, etc. The reason for my enquiry is this. As you probably know, Professor Hofstadter is coming to Cambridge… as Pitt Professor of American History & Institutions. I have informed the University here that my College is ready to welcome him to a Professional Fellowship so that he may enjoy, while he is here, such privileges as we can offer. I should therefore be very grateful if you could tell me something about him.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light scattered creases, and a block of toning to the upper portion of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Hofstadter was one of the most well-known intellectuals in America, and won the Pultizer Prize twice. Chadwick is writing to Isidor Isaac Rabi, a fellow physicist and Nobel laureate, who discovered nuclear magnetic resonance. An interesting association between three intellectual giants of the 20th century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Thank you so much for passing on the jar of jelly beans...Having merely smelt them is enough to cause one to speculate how on earth Mr. Reagan can solemnly feed himself on the things!”

280. Charles.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 14, 1984. Letter of thanks. In full: “Thank you so much for passing on the jar of jelly beans from Walter Annenberg. It was very kind of you to transport them across the Atlantic and I only hope they didn’t make too much extra baggage! Having merely smelt them is enough to cause one to speculate how on earth Mr. Reagan can solemnly feed himself on the things!” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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281. Che-Mah. The smallest man in the world until his death (1838–1926), he was only 28 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds. He was brought to the United States in 1881 and traveled with shows for the greater part of his life, including Barnum & Bailey Circus and Buffalo Bill’s show. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by Weed of Detroit, captioned “Che-Mah, The Only Chinese Dwarf,” signed on the reverse in Chinese characters. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

A touching pair of letters from the Churchills to a close friend and Member of Parliament, as the prime minister’s health takes its toll 282. Winston and Clementine Churchill. TLS, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page 7.5 x 9.5, April 1, 1955, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead. Letter to John E. Harvey. In full: “Thank you for your letter about the Annual General meeting, and for the message of loyalty and good wishes, which I received with much pleasure. I was particularly glad to hear that Lady Churchill was re-elected President of the Association and that you were re-elected Chairman. I read with interest about its Officers. Thank you also for writing to me about Sally Hawkey.”; with an additional TLS, signed “Yours very sincerely, Clementine S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, January 22, 1965, personal letterhead. A brief letter of thanks to John Harvey for sent flowers. Clementine also handwrites the greeting at the beginning of the letter. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold to Winston’s letter, as well as a few creases. Accompanied by an unsigned color glossy 7 x 5 snapshot of the Churchills at the edge of a pond feeding ducks.

Serving as the Conservative MP for Walthamstow East from 1955 to 1966, John Edgar Harvey built a close relationship with the Churchills during the last two decades of the prime minister’s life. As Winston Churchill began to realize that he would never fully recover from his second stroke in 1953, Harvey remained a confidante. He knew of the leader’s upcoming resignation well before it was made public on April 5, 1955, just four days after Churchill wrote him this letter, and was present at the famous Number 10 for the official announcement. Accompanied by the letter from Clementine written two days before her husband’s death, thanking Harvey for his thoughts after Winston’s final stroke, this poignant pair of letters attests to a close political and personal relationship that spanned decades. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

284. Cassius M. Clay. Prominent

283. Edward Clark. Confederate Governor of Texas. Clark as-

sumed office in 1861 when Sam Houston refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 8 x 4, March 4, 1861. Treasury pay warrant, signed as governor of Texas, issued to Lieutenant F. W. Fauntleroy for $285.00 for “Protection of the frontier.” Boldly signed on the reverse by Clark. In good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and soiling, two circular cancellation holes to bottom, scattered edge tears, some writing on front light, but mostly legible, and an old tape repair along one edge.

Clark’s signature remains quite prominent and largely unaffected by the flaws. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

abolitionist leader (1810–1903) known as the ‘Lion of Whitehall.’ An ardent supporter of Lincoln, he served as American Minister to Russia from 1862 to 1869, in which capacity he was instrumental in negotiations for the purchase of Alaska. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Schlegel of Richmond, Kentucky, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “C. M. Clay, Al. 70.” In fine condition, a few surface marks and dings to the corner tips of the mount. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Clay letter mentioning Jefferson, John Adams, and John Quincy Adams 285. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 10, October 26, 1826. Letter to Dr. Lyons. In part: “I have communicated to the President the wish expressed in your letter… to repossess yourself of a letter addressed in 1786 by Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Adams deceased, in your behalf. He has no recollection of seeing such a letter, but says that he has not yet been able to examine and arrange the immense mass of his father’s papers, which are put in trunks and carefully deposited in Boston.”

Intersecting folds, with several repairs on reverse as well as some scattered paper loss, and several areas of moderate toning, not affecting legibility, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 286. Princess Clementine of Orleans. Daughter (1817–1907) of

France’s ‘Citizen King,’ Louis Philippe, who became an important leader in Bulgaria. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Clementine in profile, by Victor Angerer of Vienna, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Clementine, 1885, Osborne.” In fine condition, with slight irregular adhesion to the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“You may have heard of my observations on D. Haggarts head... the case is really an interesting confirmation of the Science”

288. George Combe. Writer

and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, Edinburgh, October 5, 1821. Letter to his publisher. In part: “Heard…that you are a friend to the new Philosophy of Man I use the freedom to send you a report of the Phrenological Society…and beg to say that the Society will be happy to inscribe your name as a corresponding member…As you may have heard of my observations on D. Haggarts head, without hearing all the circumstances, I beg to send you a copy of a small pamphlet on the subject…as the case is really an interesting confirmation of the Science.” Reverse of second integral page is also addressed in Combe’s hand. Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered creases, and an area of toning to the upper right, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

can Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Jay Cooke & Co. business check, 8.5 x 4, partly filled out and signed by Cooke, payable to Martha Burns for five pounds sterling, September 6, 1873. Check affixed to slightly larger card. Some mild toning, and usual bank stamps (away from signature), otherwise fine condition. The signature is clean and unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

287. Dewitt Clinton. Autograph letter, one page, 8 x 9.75, December 1817. Letter to General James Tallmadge. In part: “I have received your interesting letter. I shall be impatient until I see the report of the committee for internal improvements. The appropriation with the President on this point can do no injury and it may well comfort with a general support of his measures which I hope will be the case. An indefinite support of…an administration is…anti-patriotic and generally unprincipled. If a member is to follow implacably the Presidential track, where is his independence as a legislator and a man! The Cabinet, as it is called, will be the main thing that will propel the whole machinery of Government. Rely upon it that a war with Spain will terminate in a war with G.B. I consider the independence of L. America as connected with the cardinal interests of mankind.” Second integral page bears a free franked address panel in an unknown hand. Intersecting folds, Clinton’s name printed in pencil at the bottom in an unknown hand, several brushes to text and mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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289.

Jay Cooke. Ameri-

Extraordinarily scarce letter from the Lord Protector as he bolsters France’s troops, delaying Charles II’s return to England 290. Oliver Cromwell. English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653, following the execution of Charles I, became Lord Protector of Great Britain, a position he held until his death in 1658. After a yearlong reign by his son, Richard, the British throne was restored to Charles II and Cromwell’s body was exhumed and posthumously ‘executed.’ LS in Old English, signed “Oliver P,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.5, April 3, 1658. Cromwell, as Lord Protector, gives instructions to send over 1200 men to Worth France (Mardyke) with the frigates required for the transport coming from English ports, including Plymouth. Repaired paper loss to right edge, affecting a few words of text, two horizontal folds, tape reinforcement along hinge, scattered toning and foxing, and slight show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise very good condition.

When Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell renewed his alliance with France, the exiled Charles II joined forces with Spain in hopes of invading the English Commonwealth and regaining his seat on the throne. Sending troops to reinforce Turenne’s army at Dunkirk, Cromwell helped ensure the defeat of the Spanish Army at the Battle of the Dunes on June 3rd, 1658, consequently delaying the return of the English monarchy. While any material from Cromwell is rare, this remarkable letter, signed exactly five months before his death and detailing important military plans for the Commonwealth, is of the greatest scarcity. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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291. Jay Cooke. Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “the truth will warrant, of course the pamphlet must be framed so as to give Knotts all the aid we can justly—& also we should have a general statement of several more.”

Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, light toning, and show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 292. Erastus Corning. Ameri-

can businessman and politician (1794–1872) best known for his investments in railroads.

Free franked 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope, addressed in another hand to “Miss Maria Becker” of Albany, and franked in the upper right, “E. Corning, M.C.” Light scattered creases and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better”

294. Emile Coue. French psychologist and pharmacist (1857–1926) who introduced a method of self-improvement based on optimistic autosuggestion. AQS, signed “E. Coue,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card, embossed with “Daikoku, Greenwich, Conn.” Coue pens the original French of his classic positive thinking mantra, (translated): “Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

295. Rebecca Cumings. Daughter of ‘Old Three Hundred’ Rebekah Russel Cumings, who was at one time engaged to William Barret Travis. Manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 7.5 x 7, April 19, 1841. Note requesting William Huff to pay $50.00.

In part: “Please pay to G. A. Dennet Fifty Dollars in Merchandize and that amt shall be good against the draft I hold drawn by you.”

Central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold through a single letter of signature, ink erosion to several areas of text, a rough bottom edge, and overall toning, otherwise very good condition.

The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

293. George Ticknor Curtis.

Lawyer (1812–1894) who served as co-counsel for Dred Scott in the famous Supreme Court case.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by Falk of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Geo. Ticknor Curtis.” In fine condition, with a few light corner tip dings. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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296. Charles A. Dana. Journal-

ist (1819–1897) best known for his support of Grant during the Civil War and his aggressive postwar political advocacy through the New York Sun newspaper. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Charles A. Dana, Oct. 1896.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Radium Dosage by Radiation Y,” reviewed and signed by the two-time Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose discovery changed the world 297. Marie Curie. Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she

and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She died of leukemia brought about by her work with radioactive material.

DS, in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8.25 x 12, December 24, 1924. Document headlined “RADIUM DOSAGE BY RADIATION Y.” “DEVICE NATURE AND SOURCE. Solid Radium salt device a round steel plaque No. 5.521. diameter 18.7 mm “ thickness 5.5 “ weight 9.057 gr. brought by the Belgian Radium on December 11, 1924 and returned to “ “ on December 27, 1924 MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS. The device radiation Y is compared to the Laboratory radiation Y Standard.

If device has not reached its radiation limit, it is deducted from measurements by calculation.

The device covered by this Certificate had not reached its radiation limit.

MEASUREMENT RESULTS. The radiation Y limit emitted outside the device is equal to 10.12 Milligrams of radium element.

RADIUM QUANTITY CONTAINED IN DEVICE. This quantity is evaluated taking into account radiation Y absorption through the device wall, according to its thickness and its absorption coefficient.

Thickness indicated by the Belgian Radium is mm: 0.1 Resulting correction is evaluated at 0.52% of radiation Y which emanates substance.

Radium quantity contained in device is therefore: RADIUM ELEMENT MILLIGRAMS 10.18 ten milligrams, eighteen hundredth RaBr2, 2H20 hydrated radium bromide milligrams 18.98 eighteen milligrams, ninety-eight hundredth providing that the material used contains no other radioactive substances than radium of its by-product.

Measurement precision is sufficient when a margin of error does not reach 1%. This certificate is specific to the device it must accompany.”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a couple trivial edge tears, a few creases, and uniform light toning.

After discovering radium, learning to isolate and measure it, and beginning to develop extraordinarily valuable uses for it, Marie Curie had only one problem: getting it! When Belgium discovered enormous reserves of highly rich pitchblende in the Congo in 1913, they quickly took over the radium industry, producing over 82% of the world’s supply within the decade. By 1924, the Union Miniere du Haut-Katanga achieved a complete monopoly. In order to carry on with her large-scale research, Curie had to work to negotiate fair prices from the Belgian manufacturers. They often sent her some tons of residue from which she would extract and measure the coveted elements before reporting her findings back to them. This document, presenting the precise measurements of radioactive elements from a device “brought by the Belgian Radium on December 11, 1924 and returned to Belgian Radium on December 27, 1924,” holds incredible value in its content, as it illustrates the scientist at work with the element that consumed her life. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Oversized portrait of the famed Scopes defense attorney 298. Clarence Darrow. Brilliant

defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the LeopoldLoeb thrill-killing case. Uncommon vintage 9 x 12.25 paperstock headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Clarence Darrow to Columbia Tow’p High School, May 1936.” Some scattered edge creases and some mild toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

299. Clarence Darrow. ALS,

one page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13.

Darrow writes Wa l d e n B o o k Shop regarding an order. In full: “Please send the books mentioned in the enclosed to A. W. Wright, 251 Washington St., Holly, Mich. and charge to me.” Mounted on a slightly larger heavy board with informational swatch glued to front, not affecting text or signature. In very good condition, with the ink in the first half of the letter very light, a new pen being employed to finish the letter, resulting in a bold signature, intersecting folds, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Davis has “no hesitation as to paying” an 1823 legal claim against his late eldest brother 300. Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 2, 1872, to J. H. Bowman. In part: “our’s of the 29th ulto. received with the letter of Mr. Jacobson enclosed. I know little of the case he presents and that little predisposes me against the justice of the claim. At the date given 1823 my Brother because of ill health and the purpose to engage in planting was winding up his business as a Lawyer, and soon thereafter, I do not know the date, the partnership of Reed & Davis was dissolved…I was then a school boy. You will understand my knowledge of such affairs was quite imperfect. The books of Reed & Grayson if they can be found would perhaps show the true character of the case, you may also learn the view of my Brother by reading the correspondence to which Mr. Jacobson refers.

If the claim is a just one I have no hesitation as to paying it, but that must be shown before I can believe it to be so.”

At the bottom of the second page Bowman writes, “Mr Jacobson will please read the enclosed letter & return it to me and when convenient let me see the letters of J.D. Nicholson referred to in his letter. Respectfully JH Bowman Dec 4th 1872.” Letter is inlaid to a slightly larger off-white sheet. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning and spotting, and slight paper loss along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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301. Humphry Davy.

Chemist and inventor (1778–1829) best known for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveries of the elemental nature of chlorine and iodine.

ALS signed “H. Davy Pres RS,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 11, 1822.

Letter to botanist Dr. G. W. Meyer. In full: “I return you my thanks for your interesting work which I shall read (I trust) with much pleasure & instruction. I have presented the other copy to the Royal Society whose thanks will be communicated to you by their foreign secretary.”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, and a small area of paper loss to second integral page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

303. Elsie de Wolfe. American actress, interior designer, and socialite (1865–1950) usually referred to as ‘Lady Mendl,’ who is said to have invented interior design as a profession and was named the best-dressed woman in the world in 1935. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, boldly signed at the top of the image in black ink, “Elsie de Wolfe, 1894.”

In fine condition, some mild soiling.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

304. Declaration of Independence: John Penn. Endorsement signature “J. P.,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, 7.25 x 3.25, dated May 5, 1783, ordering the Granville County Sheriff to arrest William Dodson accused of trespassing by his brother Charles.

Penn has also docketed the reverse, “Dodson vs Dodson Writ. To Aug Term 1783,” and initialled the bottom, “J. P.” Three vertical folds, and scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Penn’s autograph material into the “very rare” category among the Signers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

302. Jacob De Cordova. Texas promoter (1808–1868), who along with Robert Creuzbaur compiled the Map of the State of Texas, first published in 1849. Much subsequent Texas cartography was based on this map, which was praised by Sam Houston on the floor of the United States Senate. ALS signed “J. De Cordova,” one page, lightlylined, 8 x 5.25, May 23, 1855. Letter to Captain George B. Erath. In full: “Your welcome favor of the 19th this date to hand and I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of the two Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars therein contained. It came very apropos as I was about starting for Galveston in the morning. Many thanks for your attention and I hope to one day be able to reciprocate.” In very good condition, with fragile vertical folds, several passing through single letters of signature, with a partial separation to one fold away from signature, and scattered toning and creasing. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

305. Declaration of Independence: Matthew Thornton.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Partial manuscript DS, signed “Matthew Thornton, Justice,” one page, 5 x 2, October 29, 1756. Affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and scattered toning, foxing, and soiling. Thornton had a royal commission as justice of the peace in the province of New Hampshire. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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306. Declaration of Independence: Edward Rutledge. Signer of the

Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Partial ALS signed “Ed: Rutledge, Capt,” one page, 7 x 2.75, no date. Partial letter to an unknown recipient, most likely Revolutionary War-era. In full: “Ago on this affair, but fearful that that Letter might have met the Fate that others, I have Reason to think have shared, I have written him again by this Conveyance.” In very good condition, with vertical and horizontal folds with a repaired separation to the left border, scattered toning and soiling, and trimmed edges, slightly affecting some of the writing, including the rank written below his signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

307. Declaration of Independence: William Williams. Manu-

script DS, signed “W. Williams,” one page, 7.5 x 7.75, October 1769.

Expense report by Titus Hurlburt of the Colony of Connecticut, listing costs incurred in “erecting a Flagstaff.” Signed at the conclusion by Williams as clerk, adding, “This Acct is allowed & ye Treas’r of ye Colony is ordered to pay ye same accordingly.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, some show-through from docketing to reverse, and some chips and dings to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

308. Diana. Red-bordered mailing envelope, 6.5 x 4.25,

addressed by Diana to “Helen,” and initialed in the lower left corner “D.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Her first solo Christmas card from “Diana and the boys!”

309.

Diana. Christmas card from 1993, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with the family arms. Inside, the card bears a charming color satin-finish 5.5 x 4 color family photograph of Diana, William, and Harry posing in front of a tapestry. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year 1993.” Diana has inscribed the card, ”Dearest Jayne,” and signed at the bottom, “lots of love from Diana and the boys!” In fine condition, with some stray ink marks next to printed sentiment. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed by Diana, “Jayne,” and signed in the lower left corner, “D.” Also accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed to Jayne Kear at Walt Disney World Corporation. Despite the absence of Prince Charles in the photograph or in the card, the couple was still married. It was not until 1996 that the divorce was finalized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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310. Diana. Christmas card from 1994, 8 x 6 closed, embossed in gold on the outside with the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears a charming and informal family satin-finish photograph of Diana with William and Harry. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year 1994.”

Signed in black ink, “From, Diana,” adding an inscription to the top, “Ken.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Douglass requests his name be added to “the list of probable lecturers” for the upcoming season 313. Frederick Douglass. ALS, one page,

311. Diana and Charles. Ink signatures, “Diana” and “Charles”

both clipped from a 1984 Christmas card. Also included is the card’s inscription in Charles’s hand, “To you both.” Both are matted together along with the card’s original color satin-finish 5.5 x 4 portrait, and both gold embossed coat of arms, to an overall size of 10 x 10. In very good condition, with signatures, inscription, and photo uniformly faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, June 8, 1869. Letter, written from Rochester, to C. S. Carter. In full: “I am obliged by your favor of the 4th instant, I have not yet fully determined upon a Western Tour the approaching Lecturing Season. You may if you please place my name in the list of probable lecturers and leave the announcement of my Subject or Subjects, to a future time.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning to edges, some from adhesive remnants along top edge of reverse, slight paper loss to lower left edge, and show-through from two unrelated clipped signatures affixed to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“Truth is the only savior of the world” 312. Frederick Douglass. Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 slip.

Douglass writes “Truth is the only savior of the world.” Signed at the conclusion, “Fredk. Douglass 1881.” Slip is affixed to an identical size sheet. Accompanied by an ink signature, “Very respectfully yours, Helen Douglass,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 slip clipped from a letter, and affixed to an identical size slip. In fine condition.

Helen Pitts, married Douglass in 1884, and the marriage was generally the subject of scorn by both black and white residents in Washington. She made his final years at Cedar Hill happy ones and they remained married for 11 years until his death in 1895. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) | 81

317. Joseph Dudley. Colonial

314. Countess Jeanne Becu du Barry. Un-

popular mistress of King Louis XV (1743–1793).

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, August 9, 1782. Order to pay Abbe Joire 600 livres. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered foxing and soiling, a complete tape-repaired tear to the upper right corner, and a few light pencil notations. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

governor of Massachusetts from 1702 to 1715. Seldom-seen ALS signed “Dudley,” one page, 8 x 6, no date. Letter to the Honorable Secretary Addington of Boston.

In part, “I judge it impossible to come to Boston. I hardly suppose you have a count of Representatives. I hope they are ready in their own opinion to break up, I shall pass all that I knew of thus they…and am sorry they have not been…to reform the life about N. Brunswick which is not altered in effort…addition for your self and if the weather do not…every night what a day.” Reverse bears an address panel in Dudley’s hand. Scattered foxing and soiling, small edge tears and creases, trivial areas of paper loss to left edge, a couple small holes to page and intersecting folds, otherwise very good condition. A rare offering from the controversial figure, written decades before the American Revolution. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

315. Georg Moritz Ebers. Egyptologist and

novelist (1837–1898) who discovered one of the most important ancient Egyptian medical papyri. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Georg Brokesch of Leipzig, signed in the lower border in blue ink, and signed on the reverse with two lines of German, most likely a couplet from a poem. In fine condition, some light rubbing to the lower border and an ink notation to the reverse. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

316. Theodore Dwight. ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, De-

cember 31, 1836. Letter to S. W. Pomeroy, Jr. concerning a long due debt. In part: “Frankness requires of me to say that I am disappointed at reading its contents…For more than a year past I have been out of business, almost entirely, & have been under the necessity of regulating my expenses with the strictness economy. Understanding that your father’s prospects had changed, & that he has been for some years in a state of prosperity, I felt myself justified, & I may add bound, to request the payment of the money advanced.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, with tape repairs to several folds, one lightly touching signature, several pencil notations, and some light toning and soiling. Provenance: Heise, 1948, Collection of Henry E. Luhrs. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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318. Thomas Edison. Knickerbocker Trust Company bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thomas A. Edison,” payable to American Surety Company of New York for $37.50, March 27, 1896. In fine condition, with cancellation cut to center, several stamps, one touching top of signature, and some light toning along bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation pays homage to Edison from afar: “I am willing to accept this distinguished honor if it can be conferred upon me without my going to Monticello” 319. Thomas Edison. Archive of correspondence regarding Edison being honored as ‘The Thomas Jefferson Guest at Monticello,’ highlighted by two Edison TLSs. First TLS is signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal laboratory letterhead, July 12, 1929, to New York Times associate editor John H. Finley. In part: “I…received from you an original letter…by Theodore Fred Kuper, National Director of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, in which I am invited to accept the distinguished honor of being named as ‘The Thomas Jefferson Guest at Monticello.’…I am willing to accept this distinguished honor if it can be conferred upon me without my going to Monticello, much as I would like to visit that historic spot. I am the victim of an unruly stomach which limits my ability to come and go as I please…I am returning Mr. Kuper’s letter to you, herewith. In the seventh paragraph it seems to indicate that he would like to have a special acceptance from me personally…If so, I will send him a special letter accepting the honor above referred to.”

Second TLS is signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal laboratory letterhead, July 25, 1929, to Kuper, reiterating his acceptance of the honor and inability to attend to ceremony. In part: “Much as I would like to visit Monticello on this occasion, my desire cannot be gratified, and you have assured me that the presentation of the Scroll of Honor will be made in absentum and I shall arrange to be at my home in Llewellyn Park, West Orange, N.J., the afternoon of August 10.”

Included is the TLS from Kuper that Edison references in his first letter, two pages, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation letterhead, June 27, 1929, with an ink note at the top in Edison’s hand to his assistant: “Meadowcroft, Explain why I cannot be present etc.”

Accompanied by an assortment of related ephemera, including four other letters, a telegram, typed report, and photo. All are in reference to the Jefferson award, with the exception of two letters from after Edison’s death, one related to planning a centennial event honoring Edison and one related to a photograph from the Jefferson award event.

In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creases, and paperclip marks and impressions to both letters. All contents are held in a leatherbound archival folder originally presented to John H. Finley

by T. F. Cooper.

Established in 1923 with the twofold mission of preserving Monticello and supporting education centered on Jefferson’s life and scholarship, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation has been a national landmark since its inception. In 1929, the Foundation created the ‘Nation’s Guest of Honor’ award as ‘a tribute to outstanding service in science, art, education, literature, or government,’ and elected Thomas Edison as the first recipient. Graciously accepting the honor, though unable to attend due to poor health, Edison maintained the correspondence presented in this wonderful archive, highlighting one of many worthy honors bestowed upon the scientist before his death two years later.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Penetrating oversized 1935 Einstein portrait

320. Albert Einstein. Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11 photo of Einstein bathed in soft light, taken by Arthur Johnson circa 1935, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To Mrs. Rachel Sephardi Yarden, Albert Einstein 1936.” Photo also bears a white ink photographer’s notation to lower right.

Photo is matted to an overall size of 10.25 x 14. In fine condition, with Einstein’s signature and inscription fairly light, but still completely legible. A great casual image of Einstein, with a copy of this exact Johnson portrait displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D. C. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Einstein accepts an honorary surgical fellowship with humor: “I am convinced that with this gracious gesture you do not incur any danger to humanity” 321. Albert Einstein. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one

page, 8 x 10.5, blind-stamped personal letterhead, October 24, 1950. Letter to Dr. Max Thorek, International Secretary General of the International College of Surgeons. In full: “I accept with sincere thanks the Honorary Fellowship the International College of Surgeons was kind enough to bestow upon me. I am convinced that with this gracious gesture you do not incur any danger to humanity.” Double-matted and framed with a casual portrait of Einstein to an overall size of 23.75 x 16. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and light show-through from a notation and a Max Thorek stamp on reverse.

When the International College of Surgeons offered Einstein an honorary fellowship in 1950 for his enormous scientific and humanitarian efforts, the physicist gladly accepted. As a member (though not a surgeon), he was sworn to uphold the surgical techniques and high standards that the ICS promoted.

Upon receiving his certificate, he assured founder Max Thorek that the methods supported by the ICS would never do anyone harm through his hands. Here he humorously revisits the pledge, promising that the gesture would “not incur any danger to humanity.” A witty response to one of the many honors bestowed upon Einstein during his final years. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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322. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped personal letterhead, Princeton, August 9, 1948. Letter to Jacob Landau of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. In full (translated): “I have looked through Mr. Cuneo’s book. However, I did not have enough time for a thorough study. An attempt to establish a closer analogy between the physical and sociological political conceptual range, inevitably proves superficial and ineffective. For this reason alone, unfortunately I am not optimistic that in this case it would be any different. While I do not wish to dishearten the author, I also do not intend to pronounce any encouragement against my own better judgment to cultivate or embrace these unfounded analogies under consideration.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, staple and hole to top left, pencil notation to top right, and toning to lower right corner. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“We all owe the small heroic group of our brothers in Israel gratitude and admiration because they have achieved on their own that which is theirs by right” 323. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one onionskin page both sides, 8.25 x 11, Princeton, November 24, 1948.

Letter to Holocaust survivor Siegfried Hessing. In full (translated): “I am confirming the receipt of your friendly letter of November 8 and empathize with you for all the painful experiences which you have undergone. And I am happy for you that this episode of suffering will surely change soon into an existence under more normal conditions. We all owe the small heroic group of our brothers in Israel gratitude and admiration because they have achieved on their own that which is theirs by right. I will gladly send you the photograph you want, which will go, as a precaution, to the indicated address in Tel-Aviv, together with this letter. I have read the introduction to your book with true interest and would be happy if I could help you with a preface to its publication. Unfortunately I feel incapable and unqualified to do so. The reason is that your way to describe conditions and things is so different from my own that I cannot honestly support it—as a [human being] man who has always striven with a sort of fanaticism for the greatest possible simplicity in contemplation and way of expression. I hope that you understand this, and that you will soon be able to publish your work.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered creases and wrinkles, and tape remnant to one corner, otherwise fine condition.

Einstein’s relationship with Polish-Jewish scholar Siegfried Hessing involved two of the most important parts of his life: his continued philosophical inquiry and his ties to the Jewish community. While Einstein was lucky to find a home in America in the 1930s, Hessing and his family remained in Poland until the end of the war, at which time they boarded a ship for Palestine. Because Britain had a mandate over the area, they frequently intercepted these ships and detained the Jews on board, preventing them from emigrating. Hessing and his family suffered this fate, and were confined to Internment Camp 67 on Cyprus, where Einstein addressed this letter care of the A. J. D. C. (American-Jewish Joint Distribution Committee), which oversaw the re-settlement of 250,000 displaced Jews following World War II. When the British mandate was lifted on May 14, 1948, the state of Israel was declared and the detainees were slowly released. Empathizing with his friend for “all the painful experiences,” Einstein praises the work of Jews in Israel and offers words of encouragement that “this episode of suffering will surely change soon into an existence under more normal conditions.” While Einstein denied Hessing’s request for a preface to his book on Spinoza, which was eventually published in 1962, he did it with great respect: “I feel incapable and unqualified to do so.” The explicit support of the new state of Israel, compounded by the wonderful insight into his own motivations (striving with “a sort of fanaticism for the greatest possible simplicity in contemplation and way of expression”), this is a phenomenal letter from the legendary scientist. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) | 85

“One must tolerate the small follies of mankind, in order to prevent the big ones” 324. Albert Einstein. Superb AQS, in German, signed “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard. Einstein writes (translated): “One must tolerate the small follies of mankind, in order to prevent the big ones.” In fine condition, with a few scattered creases. A poignant and meaningful statement in the context of Einstein’s life, as applicable today as it was when penned by revolutionary scientist. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

325. George B. Erath. Sol-

dier and legislator (1813–1891), who was an early surveyor and a soldier at the Battle of San Jacinto. Manuscript DS, signed “G. B. Erath D. Surv, County Milam,” one lightly-lined page, 8 x 7, May 18, 1841. Land survey for 98 1/2 acres of land belonging to John Dobbins, signed at the conclusion by Erath, and also featuring a small sketch of the land in the upper left corner. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, a uniform shade of toning, several creases, including one through small portion of sketch, and mild show-through from docketing on reverse. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

326. Czarina Alexandra.

Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918) as spouse of Nicholas II and remembered as being the last Tsarina of Russia, as well as for her close friendship with Rasputin. Vintage pencil signature and sentiment in Russian (translated), “With my warmest congratulations, Alexandra, 1913,” on a light pink 3.75 x 2.5 embossed personal stationery card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned cabinet photo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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327. Stephen H. Everitt. Politician and merchant (1806–1844) and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. H. Everitt,” one page, 6.25 x 3, no date. One hundred dollar Menard stock certificate reads, “This is to Certify that P. W. Grayson is the holder of One Share of Stock in the Town of Menard,being the Five Hundredth part of Fifty Thousand Dollars, the par value of said Stock==consisting of Fourteen Hundred and Eight Lots, composing said Town, situated on the West bank of the Neches River, in the County of Liberty; which will entitle the holder, his or her assigns, to all the benefits that may accrue thereon, free from all and every encumbrance whatever.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

328. Eugenie. Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Original 4 x 5.5 cabinet photo by W. & D. Downey of London, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks, trimmed edges, and the image slightly faded. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

329. Hamilton Fish. Politician (1808–1893) who served as governor of New York, US senator, and secretary of state. LS, one page, 7.75 x 10, Department of State letterhead, May 13, 1872.

Letter, marked “Private,” to an unidentified gentleman.

In part: “Enclosed are copies of some correspondence on the subject of the Geneva Arbitration which is to be sent to Congress.” In very good condition, with block of toning to upper right and scattered soiling.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Father Flanagan offers condolences to Mannix on the loss of his wife—who Mannix may have had killed 330. Father E. J. Flanagan. Ameri-

can Roman Catholic priest (1886–1948) best known for founding Boys Town, where he espoused an education-based approach to reforming ‘wayward’ youths. TLS signed “Father Flanagan,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Father Flanagan’s Boys Home letterhead, December 2, 1937. Letter to MGM executive Eddie Mannix. In full: “I had a letter from my friend, Mr. C. A. Ransom, and he enclosed the clipping telling of the death of Mrs. Mannix, and I hasten to extend to you the sincere sympathy of all the citizens of Boys Town. Please be assured of our prayers for Mrs. Mannix as she will be enrolled in our Purgatorian Society for whom Mass is said each Monday morning throughout the year—and she will also be included in all the spiritual benefits here.” One horizontal mailing fold passing through the signature, mild overall creasing and toning, and staple holes to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. Mannix was reputed to have underworld connections and was implicated—though never charged—in a number of Hollywood deaths, including those of Superman star George Reeves and MGM executive Paul Bern.

At the time, it was widely rumored that he had a hand in staging the car wreck that killed his wife, who had grown uncooperative with his philandering ways. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

331. Father E. J. Flanagan.

ALS signed “Father Flanagan,” one guestbook page, lightlylined, 7 x 6, December 7, 1939.

Letter to Daniel Hoan, mayor of Milwaukee from 1916 to 1940.

In part: “Congratulations on your most successful public career as Mayor of a great city for 24 years. The Boys of Boys Town join me in wishing your Honor continued success, happiness and prosperity and every good for your citizens—and may God bless you always.”

Light toning to the borders, a stray ink spot to the upper left corner, and trimmed left and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The great automobile industrialist preserves American history 332. Henry Ford. Pristine

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 24, 1937. Letter to a patron. In full: “It was very kind of you to send the two old maps as a gift from you and your sister. I am pleased to receive these maps and appreciate the opportunity given me to preserve them in The Edison Institute Museum.” In fine condition. Ford founded the Edison Institute in Detroit in 1929, with the aim of collecting American history ‘as written into things their hands made and used.’ Today, the museum is commonly known as ‘The Henry Ford,’ and contains exhibits including John F. Kennedy’s presidential limousine and Abraham Lincoln’s chair from Ford’s Theatre. An excellent letter from the early days of one of America’s most interesting museums. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 87

Frazer references a “horse-shoeing of the poor woman” at Palio di Siena 333. Sir James Frazer.

Scottish social anthropologist (1854–1941) influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. ALS signed “J. G. Frazer,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, April 19, 1917. In part: “I thank you for your kindness in sending me your notes on ‘Balder’ [a Norse god]. I was not acquainted with the interesting details you give as to the ‘Palio’ at Siena. You may be right in your suggestion as to the horse-shoeing of the poor woman, but after all it is perhaps more likely that it was merely a ruffian’s brutal jest.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and some trivial edge wear. Interesting reference to the famed Italian horse race, Palio di Siena. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

334. Princess Frederica of Hanover. Member of the House of

336. William Pierce Frye.

Hanover (1848–1926) and prominent member of society involved in charitable activities. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Princess Frederica in a beach setting, by Byrne & Co. of Richmond, signed in the upper left in black ink, “Frederica,” and dated 1887. In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks and slight irregular adhesion to the signature. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

335. Indira Gandhi.

Longtime and controversial Prime Minister of India (1917–1984), the first female leader of that country, who was assassinated by Sikh extremists. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “To the Nogmihans, with good wishes, Indira Gandhi 1976.” Scattered creases to borders and image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Politician (1830–1911) who represented Maine in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Frye, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Wm. P. Frye.“ In fine condition, scattered surface marks and a pencil notation to the lower border. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

337. J. Paul Getty. TLS signed

“J. P. G.,” one page, 8 x 10, Sutton Place letterhead, February 18, 1964. Letter to a woman in Florida. In full: “I am afraid I am played out as a customer now.

I have a complete set of Henty thanks, in part, to you and I am not in the market for his competitors.

I am amused at the clipping you sent me. You are now having a visit from the Beatles and I hope they escape the Okrin [sic] exterminator.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and wrinkles. The week prior to this letter, the Beatles were on their first world tour of the USA which included the famous Ed Sullivan Show on February 9th, 1964, in New York and then again on the 16th at his theater in Miami. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Highly desirable signature of the fabled Apache warrior 338. Geronimo. Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained

the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States government. After decades of aggressive resistance, Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles at Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, on September 4, 1886. After years of imprisonment, followed by ‘military confinement,’ Geronimo became a celebrity, appearing at such venues as the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis (where he sold autographs to curiosity seekers) and in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade, and by dictating his autobiography. He died of pneumonia at Fort Sill, Oklahoma at the age of 79. Very scarce pencil signature, “Geronimo,” on an off-white 6.5 x 5 album page. With some mild edge toning, signature a shade light, and light show-through from mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. When signing an object, Geronimo would rotate the item so he could write his signature vertically, although the name would appear horizontal when turned right side up. He was paid $1 for signatures and $3 for photographs. Among the most elusive and desirable of Old West signatures. The signature is accompanied by a desirable 1972 Edward S. Curtis print of Geronimo made from the original glass negative which would make for a fantastic display piece. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

From prison, the ‘Teflon Don’ grieves for his deceased son: “As for my Son Frank, it is by far my biggest heartache” 339. John Gotti. ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date, but

postmarked March 5, 1998. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of George DeCicco, New York mobster and longtime Capo in the Gambino crime family. In part: “There’s no shortage of aggravation, but it seems the aggravation reacts like a tonic on me as I feel like a youngster. I’m sure you’re aware of the phoney situation with my son John. I won’t go into it in this letter, other than to say he’ll win and be fine…I’m glad that your holidays went well. I’m also sure it was very hard with you and family missing your Mother and Sister so. As for my Son Frank, it is by far my biggest heartache–and, no, I don’t mind that you mention it, and I thank you for the wonderful thoughts about him, as he’s in my thoughts daily. And I find your letter anything but morbid…As for Reynold [Barbara’s son] being lazy in high school, sounds like most teenage boys these days–But I can see that he too has you very proud, and if we can judge by his grandfather he’ll be more than great.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Gotti’s hand and signed “Gotti #18261-053” in the return address area. On March 18, 1980, Gotti’s 12-year-old son, Frank, was run over and killed by John Favara, a neighbor. In July of that year, Favara was abducted and disappeared, presumed murdered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

340. Jay Gould. Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS, signed “Jay Gould,” one page both sides, 8 x 5, June 17, 1887. Certificate for shares in the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis. In part: “This Certifies, that Jay Gould is entitled to sixty Shares of the Capital Stock of the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis, having a par value of One Hundred Dollars each.”

Intersecting folds, some wrinkles, and show-through from text on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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During the Civil War, Greeley recommends a colonel “who has extensive connections throughout Ohio and the adjacent states” 341. Horace Greeley. Civil War-dated ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Office of the Tribune letterhead, New

York, May 24, 1864. “Col. G. F. Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio, is known to me as an active, efficient man of business, who has extensive connections throughout Ohio and the adjacent states, which he proposes to make available…without knowing in what manner he may be able to do so, I commend him to your attention and regard.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, a tear to the left border affecting some of the text, light paper loss and tears to the upper left corner, slight separation to a horizontal fold and near-complete separation of the second integral page, and a few scattered spots of stray ink, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

342. Horace Greeley. Mattefinish 2 x 3.5 carte-de-visite style bust portrait affixed to a 3.5 x 5 mount, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Horace Greeley, Westches[ter].” In fine condition, with some light soiling to the borders, slightly affecting the signature, and light silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200) 343. Jesse Grimes. Texas pioneer and politician (1788–1866) and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, signed “Jesse Grimes, Chief Justice Montgomery County,” one page, 8 x 12.5, April 21, 1840. Republic of Texas legal document reads, in part: “Before me Jesse Grimes, Chief Justice and…

Notary Public in and for said County personally came Lemuel Smith and being duly sworn makes oath and says that the afore account is just and true and that said Winford Bailey adm as aforesaid has settled the same with him in full.” Written at the top in another hand, “Winford Bailey admns of the estate of James Bailey decd to Lemuel Smith to Coffin and Trimming for said decd $30.00,” with an endorsement of Smith at the bottom of the page. A couple small separations along horizontal folds, scattered toning and creasing, edge wear, and a pencil notation next to Grimes’s signature, otherwise very good condition. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 90 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

Denying a request by a sheriff to witness the execution of Charles Guiteau 344. Charles Guiteau: John S. Crocker. Rare LS signed

“John S. Crocker, Warden,” one page, 8 x 9.75, Warden’s Office, United States Jail letterhead, June 20, 1882. Letter to E. P. Higgins, Sheriff of Steuben County, New York. In full “In reply to yours of 3d inst. requesting to be present to Witness the Execution of Guiteau the Assassin. I regret to inform you the Statue in regard to executions in this District so limits the number to be admitted that it will not be possible for me to comply with your request. If the law permit[t]ed I would have been glad to request your presence.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, repaired tear to top edge, a few other small edge tears, and some light toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

345. John Campbell HamiltonGordon, Marquis of Aberdeen.

Scottish politician (1847–1934) who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the seventh Governor General of Canada. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Fradelle & Young of London, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Aberdeen.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Hamilton assures that a new nation pays its bills and its employees 346. Alexander Hamilton. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, September 13, 1792. A circular letter (so captioned) regarding the payment of federal employees.

In part: “By an order of the Senate of the United States, dated 7th of May last, of which a Copy is enclosed [not present], it is required of the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before them, at their next session a statement of the salaries, fees & emoluments for one year ending the first of Octo[ber] next, to be stated quarterly, of every person holding any office or employment under the United States (except the Judges) and of the actual disbursements & expences in the discharge of their respective offices and employments for the same period.” In very good condition, with several intersecting folds, light wrinkling and creasing, a few small marginal spots, two small areas of thin paper, and a seal-related hole to left margin, well away from text. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Exceptional example of the Massachusetts patriot 347. John Hancock. Bold ink signature and sentiment, “Your very hum

Sevt, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger letter and affixed to a 7.5 x 3.5 off-white sheet. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, both lightly passing through signature, clipped corner tips, and scattered toning. The faults do not detract from the overall appearance of this particularly large signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Hancock, days after the first shots of the revolution were fired at Lexington, addresses and franks a message to Joseph Warren— only weeks before Warren’s death at Bunker Hill 348. John Hancock. Revolutionary War-dated hand-addressed full free frank, measuring 7.5 x 5, with the address panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Hancock to “To Joseph Warren Esq. & the Gentlemen of the Committee of Safety & C. at Cambridge.” Franked on the left side of the address panel, “John Hancock.” Frank is also docketed in the top left, presumably by Warren’s secretary, “The Honl. John Hancock, Letter April 26, 1775.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 13. In very good condition, with central vertical fold to address panel, expected folds to outer portions, and scattered light toning and soiling, some light paper loss to edges and along folds, and some scattered pinholes of paper loss. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The letter that this envelope originally enclosed discussed military matters and referred to Samuel Adams, General Heath, Edward Crafts, and Nathaniel Nazro, whose last names (Crafts & Nazro) were written by Hancock below his franking signature on the here-offered piece. It was Warren that sent Paul Revere and William Dawes on their legendary ‘midnight rides’ to warn Hancock and Samuel Adams. An incredibly rare war-dated item between Hancock and Warren, who would be killed later at Bunker Hill. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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349. William Randolph Hearst. Notarized DS, four pages on two adjoining

sheets, 8.5 x 14, August 18, 1910. In part: “This Indenture…Between William Randolph Hearst and Millicent V. Hearst his wife, both of the City of New York... and Joseph M. Conboy of the same place...Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, in consideration of Fifty five Hundred ($5,500.) dollars…do hereby grant and release unto the said party of the second part...All those two certain pieces of parcels of land and premises...in the Town of Clarkstown... the first being a farm…containing 64 acres of land.” Signed on the third page, “William Randolph Hearst,” and “Millicent V. Hearst.” Notarized on the reverse of second page by “Hanson C. Coxe” as Deputy US Consul General, Paris, France. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered toning, soiling, and creasing. Accompanied by the 26 page “Abstract of Title” made for Joseph M. Conboy, dated 1910, detailing ownership of the property back to 1843. Updated to 1922 for his widow; and a 1914 deed from Joseph M. Conboy and his wife Nora C. Conboy, signed by both. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

350. Thomas Hill. Unitarian cler-

gyman (1818–1891) who served as the 20th president of Harvard University. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Chas. W. Hearn of Portland, signed in the lower border in black ink. Some irregular toning to the mount, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

352. Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr.

South African journalist and politician (1845–1909) affectionately known as Onze Jan (’our Jan’).

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. E. Bruton of Cape Town, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Yours, J. H. Hofmeyr.” In very good condition, with scattered marks and adhesive remnants to the image, and light chipping to the borders.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Herschel discusses an 1843 Northern Lights display: “I cannot account for the...luminous patches as seen by you contrasted with their southward movement here” 351. John F. W. Herschel. British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor

(1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering work in early photographic processes, including coining the word ‘photography’ itself. ALS signed “JFW Herschel,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, May 20, 1843. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I beg to thank you for your account of The Aurora. I cannot account for the apparent fixity of the luminous patches as seen by you contrasted with their southward movement here. The low arch showed here might rise to 10° altitude. As you saw it at 30° from Durham it would seem to have been vertical over South Yorkshire and somewhere about 38 miles high. The magnet was more affected at Kelso then at any period since the observations commenced—3 years or more.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, writing lightly showing through from opposing sides, and a light block of toning to signed page, some extending lightly over the signature.

The Aurora Borealis witnessed by Herschel and countless others two weeks before this letter was composed is considered by astronomers to have been one of the most brilliant displays known—and one that Herschel said was the greatest he had witnessed. RR Auction COA.…

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“He did not even draw his pistol,” writes Hoover, justifying a special agent’s termination: “His failure to function might have caused the death of his fellow agent” 353. J. Edgar Hoover. TLS, four pages, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, February 2, 1939.

Letter to Congressman Hampton P. Fulmer regarding the termination of Special Agent Joseph Andrew Berry. In part: “On the afternoon of December 28, 1938, Special Agents of the Memphis Office attempted to bring about the apprehension of Sam Guidetti, who was being sought in connection with a bank robbery…they noticed the automobile of the fugitive…The other Special Agent ran to the fugitive’s automobile, pointed a gun at him and advised him that he was under arrest. The fugitive started his car and drove away under fire. The agent who had approached his car fired with his shotgun and shattered the windshield…As the car started forward, he fired a second time. Special Agent Berry, who was in close proximity to this entire occurrence, took no action toward bringing about the apprehension of the fugitive. He did not even draw his pistol…He took no positive action to assist his fellow agent and did not attempt to halt the fugitive by gunfire…Either he was physically unable to move more rapidly or he was not sufficiently mentally alert to grasp the situation. His failure to function might have caused the death of his fellow agent.” Hoover goes on to cite a poor attitude and misuse of paid leave as other reasons for his termination. In fine condition, with staple holes and rust marks to the upper left corner, and a trivial pencil notation to the lower right. An exciting tale of cops and robbers. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

354. Sam Houston. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 3.25, December 3, 1860. Treasury warrant for $151.50 for “protection of the frontier this amount being for services rendered in Capt. Burleson’s Company.” Signed on the reverse by Houston as governor and countersigned by Comptroller Clement R. Johns. In good condition, with large cancellation “X” through front of document, an ink cancellation through portion of Houston’s signature, central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered creases and wrinkles, pencil notations to both sides, and ink erosion along bottom. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

355. David Huffman. Texas settler for whom Huffman, Texas was named. Manuscript DS, one

page, 7.75 x 12.5, October 7, 1834. Land grant reads, in part: “By this instrument of writing I bind myself to make to Moseley V. baker or to any one he shall direct a Title to the one half of the League of Land to which I am entitled as a colonist so soon as I shall myself obtain a Title for the same.

The land to be divided equitably—The said land lies on Long King’s Creek and should I refuse to comply with this obligation, I authorize any Court of Justice to make the title as aforesaid.” Reverse is docketed and signed by Moseley Baker and Samuel Whiting. In good condition, with partial separations and small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, a vertical fold through a single letter of signature, damp staining to portions of document, scattered creases and wrinkles, and an ink notation to top left. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Fresh off his record-setting trans-global flight, the reclusive billionaire presents a group portrait to his flight manager 356. Howard Hughes. Vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo of Hughes

posing alongside John S. Lodwick, Albert Lodwick (manager of his around the world flight), and Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly, shortly after Hughes’s around-the-world flight, signed in fountain pen, “Howard Hughes,” and signed and inscribed “Albert I. Lodwick, Congratulations, lots of luck, John S. Lodwick,” and “To Albert I. Lodwick, With best wishes, Edward J. Kelly, Mayor of Chicago.”

In very good condition, with trimmed edges, discoloration to lower left, some light creases, and light contrast to one signature and inscription. Hughes’ flew around the world in 1938 in a then record time of 3 days, 19 hours and 14 minutes. Lodwick, who is shown in the signed image, was an aviation enthusiast and Curtiss-Wright Corporation businessman who served as Hughes’s flight operations manager during his historic adventure; his organizational skills are highly credited for the success of Hughes’s endeavor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

357. Alpheus Hyatt. Ameri-

can zoologist and paleontologist (1838–1902) who founded and edited the journal American Naturalist, and taught at MIT and Boston University. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Hardy of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

358. Isabella, Princess of Asturias. Eldest

daughter (1851–1931) of Queen Isabella II of Spain, who was a prominent and popular figure during the reign of her brother, King Alfonso XII. Original 6.75 x 10 imperial cabinet photo of the princess in an elegant royal gown, by Fernando Debas of Madrid, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Isabel de Borbon,” and dated November 12, 1902.

In fine condition, with some mild foxing and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 94 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

On orders from Queen Victoria, Jenner makes an inquiry into a health matter 359. William Jenner. English physi-

cian who became the personal doctor of Queen Victoria and discovered the distinction between typhus and typhoid.

ALS signed “W. Jenner,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, February 25, 1874. Jenner writes his colleague, homeopathic physician and author Edward C. Chepmell, to inquire as to the condition of the wife of Russian ambassador Count Philippe Brunnow.

In full: “The Queen has desired me to ask you for Her Majesty’s information on how Countess Brunnow is going on.” Intersecting folds, brushing to a few letters and mirroring of a few words, and some stray ink spots, otherwise fine condition. An intriguing inquiry from the Queen’s physician. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce and highly desirable document signed by two of the Old Three Hundred, including the designer of the Lone Star State’s famous flag

360. Oliver Jones and John Cumings. One of Austin’s Old Three Hundred colonists, Oliver Jones (1794–1866) was a Texas pioneer, Indian fighter, and public official who chaired the committee appointed to produce a flag and seal for the republic. Fellow pioneer John Cumings (died in 1839) was a successful businessman in Austin’s colony. Very rare manuscript DS, written completely by Jones, two pages both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, January 28, 1838. Agreement between Jones and Cumings in which Jones leases his farm and hires out his slaves to Cumings for a period of approximately eight months. In part: “I O. Jones rents or hires to said Cumins [sic]…the farm on which he now resides, five Negroes…and such farming utensils…He is also at liberty to use two mules and three oxen (which are running in the range) to aid in the cultivation of said farm….Cumins [sic] agrees to burn all the logs & brush that is cut in said farm for the purpose and to cultivate all the open land on the premises after the following manner…furnishing potatoes for seed, and the balance of the land in corn & such other vegetables as he may deem proper…He agrees to gin and bale immediately all the seed cotton that is on the place & return to said Jones in good order all the property received.” Signed at the conclusion by both Jones and Cumings. A postscript on the reverse of the second page, signed at the bottom again by Jones and Cumings states “If either of the aforementioned negroes dies, said Cumings shall not pay hire after said death, or if either of them should have a long protracted sickness, he shall not be bound to pay hire during said term of sickness, neither shall Jones [be] bound for any expenses, except Doctor’s bill during said sickness.” In good condition, with partial separations and repairs to horizontal folds on both pages, other small repairs to small vertical tears to page, paper loss and chipping to edges of both pages, scattered toning, horizontal fold through one of Jones’s signatures, scattered soiling, and writing lightly showing through from opposing sides. After Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836 and before it became part of the United States, it was known as the Republic of Texas. Documents of any kind executed during this brief period are scarce; this piece, entirely in the hand of one of the Old Three Hundred and signed by a second, is extremely rare. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Mexico’s future first president pledges to resolve an issue concerning the Coastguard Battalion of Tehuantepec 361. Benito Juarez. LS, in Spanish, signed as Governor of the State of Oaxaca, one-page, 8.5

x 12.5, Gobierno del Estado De Oaxaca letterhead, December 13, 1847. Letter to the Commander General of the Armaments of the State (Jose Maria Castellanos). In full (translated): “I have had the pleasure of receiving the official letter from Your Excellency, dated the 10th of this month, and am well versed about what is put forth therein, referring to the squad of the Coastguard Battalion of Tehuantepec which arrived to this city. In response, I declare to you that regarding this issue we propose that it will be resolved for you, and that regarding the wardrobe that Your Excellency requests, the corresponding order has already been given to the General Treasury of the State in order that a linen cloth and a hay mattress be ministered to the soldiers of the 3rd company of the Loyalty National Guard Battalion.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am not surprised that they have yellow fever there and as long as their streets are so wretchedly paved and all their sewerage goes in open gutters and a sluggish stream, I think they deserve it” 362. William W. Keen. The first brain surgeon in the US (1837–1932).

FDR sought his expertise after his paralytic illness struck, and Keen went on to closely tend to six presidents. TLS signed “W. W. Keen,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 27, 1898. Letter to his daughter, Margaret. In part: “We had a very pleasant session of the American Surgical Association for three days…The papers were very good and I had no reason to complain of the way I was treated, for the three men whose propositions for membership I signed were all elected and the Association did me the honor to elect me President for the ensuing year…I was rather surprised not to see more evidence of the Spanish, Creole, and French origin of New Orleans. There are more foreign signs in New York than in New Orleans. I am not surprised that they have yellow fever there and as long as their streets are so wretchedly paved and all their sewerage goes in open gutters and a sluggish stream, I think they deserve it…Yesterday I went over to New York…in order to give the first of the Cartwright Lectures before the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Medical Department of Columbia, at the Academy of Medicine. I had a very fair audience and a very pleasant time. I dined with Dr. Kinnicutt. Next Tuesday when I give the second, I shall dine with Dr. McCosh, who gives a reception for me afterward, and the following Tuesday I shall dine with Dr. Bryant…Of course the only talk here is practically of the war…I feel that we are very fortunate in having so well equipped a man as General Sternberg at the head of the Army. General Sternberg was sent by Mr. Cleveland to Brazil and Cuba a number of years ago to study yellow fever and he was the first to discover its microbe. He is, therefore, peculiarly fitted, from these studies, to know the precautions necessary to keep the health of our troops.”

Keen has made some ink corrections and additions throughout in his own hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and some light soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

363. Helen Keller. TLS, signed in her usual indelible pencil “Helen Keller,” three pages, 7 x 9, November 16, 1933. Letter written from South Arcan, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, and addressed to a childhood friend, Helen Freeman. In part, “What an adorable touchpicture that name conjures up in my mind of the sweet child who manifested such joy in learning to spell to me!… This is one of the rare calm periods in my life when good and beautiful come back to me. In retrospect I feel you all near me—your dear mother, Carrie, who so charmingly spelled all that she thought would interest the little chatterbox I was, Frank, who was too bashful to kiss me, Ethel, you and myself waiting behind the door for Dr. [Edward Everett] Hale to come in. O the beams of joy and ripples of merriment that ran through our playtime…I remember, too, how you dragged me with breathless excitement to safety when the run-away horse rushed towards us. Those were unforgettable, carefree days. …When my Teacher, our secretary Miss Thomson and I sailed for Scotland last June, we intended to return to New York in October, as I expected to start a money-raising campaign for the blind, but events have turned out differently.” A vertical crease to right side of each page, expected mailing folds, one passing through Keller’s signature, and some scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope hand-addressed by Polly Thomson, Keller’s secretary and assistant. Exquisitely detailed anecdotes of carefree days of childhood. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Khrushchev writes to Stalin about the reconstruction of post-war Soviet Union

364. Helen Keller. Vintage pencil signature, “Helen Keller,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10.25 sheet bearing an admirer’s letter and an affixed newspaper photo of Keller, dated March 24, 1936. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 12.25. Intersecting folds, light scattered soiling, and the initial letter a shade light, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

367. Nikita Khrushchev. TLS in Russian,

365. Robert F. Kennedy. Vintage

glossy 6.5 x 8.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “For Meyer Blostein, best wishes, Robert Kennedy.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, and scattered creases and surface marks. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

366. The Kennedys. Ball-

point signature, “Jacqueline Kennedy,” ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Kevin, Robert Kennedy,” and a felt tip signature, “Ted Kennedy ‘83,” on individual cards and slips.

All three are matted together with a photo of the three along with Jackie’s children at the funeral of John F. Kennedy to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.5. A stray ink mark below Jacqueline’s signature and diagonal toning to Robert’s signature from a magnetic album, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

one page, 8 x 11.5, July 1, 1948. Letter to Joseph Stalin. In full (translated): “The line construction-assembly work for the DashavaKiev gas pipeline construction has now fully unfolded. Due to the fact that the pipeline route goes through rough terrain—distant from improved roads—as well as big stands of timber, swamps and ravines, the transportation of pipes, machinery and construction materials by motor vehicles, especially in rainy conditions, can be extremely challenging; the pipeline construction does not have any lightweight tractors that could be used for transporting. Therefore, I ask you to provide 15 STZ-NATI tractors to the ‘Ukrgazneftestroi’ trust of Glavneftegazstoy under the Councils of Ministers of USSR for Dashava-Kiev gas pipeline construction to be delivered in July 1948.” In very good condition, with small tears and punch holes to left edge, several ink and pencil notations, and a few creases. The Dashava-Kiev gas pipeline served a dual purpose: encouraging economic growth in the Ukraine and providing the Soviet Union with a more effective way of transporting large quantities of gas. Despite the myriad challenges mentioned in this letter, the pipeline was completed in 1949 after two years of construction. By the time Khrushchev left the Ukraine, the country’s economy had almost completely rebounded to pre-war levels of economic production. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

368. King Albert I. King of Belgium (1875–1934) who reigned from 1909 until 1934.

Distinguished vintage mattefinish 9 x 12 portrait by Harris & Ewing, signed in black ink, “Albert, 1927.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock sheet.

Some light rippling, silvering to borders, and trivially clipped corners, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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369.

King Charles X.

King of France from 1824 to 1830 whose attempt to restore absolute rule led to his overthrow in the July Revolution.

Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Charles Philippe,” one page, 9.75 x 15, August 1, 1775.

Untranslated document regarding a sick or injured soldier, signed at the conclusion by the future King. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 19.5. In very good condition, with a few small holes or separations along intersecting folds, and scattered toning, soiling, and creasing.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

371. King Edward VIII. King of England

from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo by F. A. Swaine of London, signed in blue ink, “Edward P., 1921.” Light crazing to the finish, poor contrast to the signature, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Portrait of the future King of England 370. King Edward VII. Prince of Wales

and first British monarch of the House of SaxeCoburg and Gotha.

Edward’s reign (1901– 1910), the Edwardian era, saw pioneering technological advances such as powered light, and the rise of socialism.

He was also responsible for the reformation of the Army Medical Services, the modernization of the British Home Fleet, and the reorganization of the British army after the Second Boer War. Original 5 x 8 cabinet photo of the future king in full military dress, by W. & D. Downey Studios of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Albert Edward P.” In very good condition, with creasing to bottom corner tips, scattered light spotting and rubbing to image, and a bit of light edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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372. King George III. King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760

until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the American colonies. Advancing mental illness rendered George unable to fulfill his official duties during the last decade of his life, during which time the Prince Regent, William IV, ruled in his stead. Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” three pages both sides, 8 x 12.5, August 3, 1809. Document ratifying “a Separate Article to the Treaty of Alliance and Subsidy between Us and Our Good Brother The King of the Two Sicilies.” The concluding four pages are written in Latin and contain the full particulars of the Article mentioned at the beginning. Signed at the top of the first page, “George R.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.

The embossed paper seal on the first page is crisp and intact and document retains its original binding ribbon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

373.

King G e o r g e I V.

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death.

The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spending and contemptuous treatment of his wife, Queen Caroline, whom he refused to admit to his coronation. Large ink signature, “George PR,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 clipped slip. In fine condition, with light pencil remnants, some stray ink marks, and an irregular left edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

374. King Leopold II of Belgium. King of the Belgians

(1835–1909) who reigned from 1865 until his death. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Fratelli Vianelli of Venice, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Leopold, Aug. 17, 1877.”

In very good condition, with scattered irregular toning and soiling.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

376.

King Louis XV. In-

effectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de P o m p a d o u r.

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Paies, Louis,” one page, 9.25 x 13.5, May 1, 1759. Order to pay 300 livres to Benigne Potain, a yearly pension granted to her for a recent conversion to Catholicism. Countersigned by Phelippeaux, and a secretarial signature has been canceled. A cover sheet is affixed to the left border. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with some separations reinforced with tape on the reverse, some light foxing and soiling, and a pencil notation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Louis is forced to make a payment to a finance officer due to “robbers and criminals…who have taken several people from there prisoner and have laid waste several villages” 375. King Louis XI. King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 to 1483. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 12.75 x 8.5, September 14, 1478. Decree to the finance officers in the land of Burgandy. In part (translated): “In consideration that by the reasons of the present wars and divisions, the office of tabellion of the castle…since the said submission and previously—been of very little profit and [since he] has not been able and is not able to collect the monies which are due him from the said office…because of the wars which have reigned heretofore in the lands of Burgandy and the robbers and criminals who take shelter in the neighborhood of said castle—ward who have taken several people from there prisoner and have laid waste several villages…discharge and remit the sum of thirty francs.” In good condition, with intersecting folds, several passing through signature, scattered toning and soiling, an old repair to a partial separation on reverse, a few small areas of paper loss, a couple pencil notations, and some light staining slightly affecting portion of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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377. King Louis XVIII and Richelieu.

Partial self-contained manuscript DS, in French, one page, 7.25 x 6.75, September 18, 1819. Conclusion of a larger document signed at the end, “Louis,” and also signed, “Richelieu,”

by Armand Emmanuel Du Plessis, Duc de Richelieu. In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

378. King Oscar II. King of Sweden

(born 1829) from 1872 until his death in 1907, and King of Norway from 1872 to 1905. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by Eurenius & Quist of Stockholm, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Oscar.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

380. Robert Kleberg. Leading German settler (1803–1888), a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. His youngest son, Robert Justus Kleberg, became the head of the King Ranch in 1885. Partial self-contained manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 3, June 7, 1838. Conclusion of document, signed by Kleberg as a member of the Land Commission. Also signed by James B. Alen and Louis Kleberg. In good condition, with a vertical fold through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, paper loss to top right corner, a few small edge tears, and pencil notation to bottom edge. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

At a crucial time in the South, King declines an invitation to speak up north: “Because of the present temper of events in this section of the country, I have had to adopt a policy of spending more time in the south” 379. Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Ebenezer Baptist Church letterhead, November 2, 1961. Letter to Robert Thomas at Northwestern University. In full: “This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter which came during my absence from the country inviting me to appear on Northwestern University’s television program, Your Right to Say It. First, let me say how deeply grateful I am to you for extending this invitation.

Because of the present temper of events in this section of the country, I have had to adopt a policy of spending more time in the south. This means that I can only accept a limited number of engagements outside the south in the course of the year. My calendar reveals that I have accepted the maximum number for the 1961–62 academic year. But for this I would be more than happy to serve you. Please know that I deeply regret my inability to accept your gracious invitation.” In fine condition, with a few scattered mild creases and wrinkles.

As the nation seemingly spiraled out of control amidst segregation and violence toward blacks, King found little time in his schedule to agree to all of the requests he received. A desirable letter, written during the Civil Rights movement, as King directly references his focusing attention on Southern concerns. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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“I have been advised that Paramount would like to borrow from you the services of Spencer Tracy to play the part of Wassell” 381. Frank Knox. American statesman, politician, and newspaper publisher (1874–1944) who ran unsuccessfully as the vicepresidential candidate in 1936 and who served as secretary of the navy under FDR for most of World War II. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Secretary of the Navy letterhead, July 7, 1942. Letter to Louis B. Mayer. In part: “Cecil deMille is making a picture out of the life and the war contribution of Lieutenant Commander Wassell, whose heroic action the President described in one of his talks. I have been advised that Paramount would like to borrow from you the services of Spencer Tracy to play the part of Wassell in this picture.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

383. Gordon W. ‘ P a w n e e Bill’ Lillie.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Gordon W. Lillie,” one page, 8.5 x 3.75, January 23, 1912. Promissory note from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Great Far East Combined [Shows], signed at the bottom

by Lillie, as president of the show. The note states that the $20,000 will be paid to Pawnee Bill on November 1, 1912. Countersigned by treasurer Charles Metius. In very good condition, with vertical folds, creasing and wrinkling, and light toning. Great reference to Pawnee Bill and his famous show. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

384. Lincoln Assassination: John A. Bingham. Judge

advocate in the trial of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination conspiracy and a prosecutor in Andrew Johnson’s impeachment hearings (1815–1900). Bank check, 8.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bingham, “Jno. A. Bingham,” payable to Self for $10.00, July 27, 1893. Check is also endorsed on the reverse, “Jno. A. Bingham.” In very good condition, with several folds and creases, punch holes above signature, light brush to endorsement signature, and some scattered soiling and staining to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

382. Meyer Lansky. Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious “enforcement” syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as successor to the warring Prohibition gangs and the old-line Mafia, and continued to operate into the 1950s. ALS signed “Dad,” one onionskin page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 10.75, December 26, 1970. Letter to his daughter Sandra. In part: “So near and yet so far; isn’t it wonderful to pick up a phone & call about 6000 mi away and talk the same as being around the corner…It is true we all would have liked it better if we were all together for the Holiday but we can’t have everything they say and as long as we don’t lose our love and devotion for one another we will feel that we are present. I admire your devotion Sandra…I don’t know if you received all my mail. I hope you did if not I repeat. Send blank checks immediately and follow up with a check book…The lawyer received the books.” In fine condition, with a couple of light corner creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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385. Robert Todd Lincoln. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10, Isham, Lincoln, and Beale letterhead, January 30, 1888. Letter to DeWitt Ray at the Chicago Herald. In part: “I beg, as a matter of courtesy to the Secretary of the Boston Herald, that you will reply to him that some seven years ago, I think, Bell, of Washington, made a photograph of myself, which is the original of a good many newspaper wood cuts that I have seen; that since then I have had only one photograph taken but that was so unsatisfactory that I have destroyed the copies of it at my house…I would prefer that no portrait of myself be published.” In very good condition, with mounting remnant to reverse of vertical edge of first page, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, ink flecks to signature, and some mild toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The father of ‘macadamisation’ for building better roads

386. Mary A. Livermore. Suffragist, re-

former, and editor of The Agitator and the Woman’s Journal (1820– 1905). ALS, six pages on three sheets, two of which are adjoining, 5 x 8, Chautauqua, August 19, 1891. Letter thanking a friend for hospitality during a visit. In part: “When Harriet Martineau came to America, she was invited to meet the rare group of anti-slavery men and women then living in Boston—Mrs. Garrison, Ms. Wendell Phillips, Lydia Maria Child, Maria Weston Chapman, and others…When describing the visit afterwards, she said, ‘The moment I entered the room, and looked around the company, I loved them every one with all my heart.’ My experience at Wyoming was very much like hers, in Boston.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and some trivial soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

388. John Loudon McAdam.

Scottish engineer and road builder (1756–1836). Rare ALS signed “Jn Loudon McAdam,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, December 30, 1819. Letter to Davis Gilbert. In part: “I learned yesterday at the Treasury that the reference of my memorial to the Post Office had been answered in a most satisfactory manner and that it was to be taken into immediate consideration.

I have however requested that the consideration might be delayed for a week to give me an opportunity of presenting a recommendation which has been signed by a number of the first people in the houses of Parliament and which will still receive several valuable signatures.”

In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform mild toning, and light show-through from docketing on reverse of second page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I don’t know what the parliamentary raisine has in store for us but it is difficult to imagine anything reasonable coming from it” 387. Louis Lumiere. Inventor of photographic equipment, along with his brother, Auguste. In 1893 they developed a cine camera, the cinématographe, and showed the first motion pictures using film projection in 1895. They also invented the Autochrome screen plate for color photography in 1903. ALS in French, one page both sides, 4 x 5.75, Villa Lumiere letterhead, January 31, 1946. In part (translated): “Your food package arrived intact…a real treat for me because food is in very short supply here–40 grams of meat in three weeks…No danger of getting fat!…I don’t know what the parliamentary raisine has in store for us but it is difficult to imagine anything reasonable coming from it…I understand why you’re not in a hurry to return to France.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and a bit of scattered light soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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As public distaste for the queen’s frivolous spending grows, Marie Antoinette demands pay for her Grand Foot Valets 389. Marie Antoinette. Fabled queen of Louis XVI of France (1755–1793)

whose public execution, along with that of her husband, was the most grisly, visible, and powerful symbol of the political aims of the French Revolution.

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.25, December 31, 1783. Document addressed to the Administrator of the Royal Treasury responsible for the expenditure of the household, M.Marc Antoine Francis de la Tour,Treasurer General at the House of Finances, and demands that he pays her nine Grand Foot Valets, who have served during the last quarter of October, November and December, the sum of 270 Livres, being 30 Livres each, in consideration of their services. The document concludes, “this letter to you should suffice as a note for the sum of 270 Livres to be allowed and allocated as an expense against our account by our dear and beloved treasurer of the King, our honoured Lord and Husband in Paris.” The document also bears Marie’s secretarial proxy signature. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, primarily to the edges, and slight mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition.

After suffering a miscarriage in early November 1783, the queen occupied herself with the creation of the Hameau de la Reine, a model hamlet in the garden of the Petit Trianon with a mill and 12 cottages. The exaggerated cost of the addition, compounded by an alleged affair with the visiting Swedish Count Axel von Fersen, contributed to the public’s growing animosity that would lead to her demise a decade later. A wonderful document from the captivating French queen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

390. John S. Menefee and G. B. Sealy. Manu-

script DS, one page, 7 x 12.5, March 3, 1847. Contract between Menefee and Sealy for the use of a slave. In part: “Contract made…between G. B. Sealy of the one part and John S. Menefee of the other part…G. B. Sealy or his agree to let John S. Menefee have his man Tom from this time until the first day of February next he the said Sealy being responsible for Doctor’s bills…Menefee agrees on his part to furnish said Negro Tom with two suits of clothes and at the end of said time…to give G. B. Sealy his two notes one for $50.00… and the other for $50.47.” In fine condition, with mirroring of ink to bottom of page, a central horizontal fold, and mild toning. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The famed psychiatrist meets the noted architectural critic 391. Karl Menninger. Amer-

ican psychiatrist (1893–1990) who pioneered a scientific approach to psychiatry and advocated the prevention of crime through psychiatric treatment rather than punishment. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 1, 1940.

Letter to notable writer and critic Lewis Mumford. In part: “I have admired your work for a long time, and have looked forward hopefully to an occasion for meeting you…I should greatly enjoy stopping in to see you in the near future, perhaps some time next week.” In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling. Accompanied by a small unsigned photo of Menninger. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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392. John Stuart Mill. British philosopher and civil servant (1806– 1873) who was an influential contributor to social and, political theory, and political economics. ALS signed “J. S. Mill,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Blackheath Park letterhead, July 11, 1866. Letter to a gentleman attempting to arrange a meeting. In part; “It is unlucky that we did not meet at the House. I shall be from home tomorrow and Friday… but should be happy to call on you on Saturday.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“If I have had what you call success, which is a matter of considerable doubt, I don’t think I have the ability to analyze usefully the causes” 393. Robert A. Millikan.

Nobel Prize–winning physicist (1868–1953) who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. TLS signed “R. A. Millikan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, California Institute of Technology letterhead, June 3, 1930. Letter to future New York Congressman Seymour Halpern. In part: “If I have had what you call success, which is a matter of considerable doubt, I don’t think I have the ability to analyze usefully the causes. Some of them have undoubtedly been, as it is the case with all of us, entirely outside of my control. If there were any of them which are due to my own qualities I presume they are the result largely of pretty intense and prolonged application, a habit which I learned early in youth.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light scattered creases to the lower half of the sheet, a paperclip impression to the upper left, and a couple small dings and tears to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Halpern’s obituary in the New York Times mentions his “extensive collection of autographs.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

394. J. Pierpont Morgan. Partial self-contained notarized DS, one lightly-lined page, 8 x 10.25, May 17, 1867. Final page of a longer legal document, with Morgan attesting to the true nature of the complaint “the Plaintiff being duly sworn says that the foregoing complaint is true of his own knowledge.” Signed at the conclusion

by Morgan and also signed by a notary public. Page is affixed to a slightly larger sheet of yellow cardstock. In fine condition, with a bit of mild soiling along horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

395. Gouverneur Morris. American statesman (1752–1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known Preamble. He later served as American minister to France (during much of that country’s Revolution) and US senator. Full hand-addressed free frank, measuring 9.25 x 7.75 unfolded, with panel measuring 5.5 x 3.75, addressed in Morris’s hand to “Messrs Howe & Harrison Merchts., Alexandria,” and franked in the upper right, “Gouv Morris.” Docketing to lower panel dates it to May 20, 1779.

In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, light scattered toning and soiling, and moderate damp staining throughout, slightly affecting the beginning of the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Napoleon grants a Legion of Honor recipient a three month medical leave

396. Mother Teresa. TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a prayer slip depicting hands holding a small baby, 3.25 x 5.5, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead, April 17, 1996. Letter to an admirer. In part: “More important than autographs is what we do for Jesus and for Him in others…Look around and see the loneliness and pain—in your family first, then in your neighbours and friends. Be the sunshine of God’s love to everyone you meet.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

400. Napoleon. Manuscript

397. Joachim Murat. Brother-in-law of

Napoleon (1767–1815) who was a marshal in Napoleon’s regime and who reigned as King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. Partly-printed LS in French, signed “J. Murat,” one page, 4.75 x 7, April 1804. Untranslated letter in French to a military general. Murat asks the general to convene the Council of War for the trial of Sergeant Antoine Milon of the 21st Regiment of Dragoons, accused of murder. Light scattered creases and toning, and a small repaired tear below the text, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

DS, in French, signed “Accorde, Np,” one page, 8.25 x 12.75, March 20, 1811.

Report to Napoleon by Alexandre Berthier. In part (translated): “General Belliard has sent me a certificate signed by two chief surgeons of the Grand Military Hospital in Madrid and the Chief Surgeon of the Army certifying that Mr. Blanvillain, Surgeon in the 34th Regiment of the Line, has been unsuccessfully treated by them for rheumatic pains for 13 months. It is necessary for him to take thermal waters…proposed that Your Majesty grant a medical leave of three months.” Bibliotheca Lindesiana coronet stamp to lower right indicates provenance from the collection of the Earls of Crawford. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, and mild scattered creases and toning. Blanvillain had been awarded the Legion of Honor in 1807. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

During his Hundred Days, Napoleon must decide what action to take against uncooperative nobles 399. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 13, 1815. Letter to Joseph Fouche duc d’Otrante, minister of police during the Hundred Days. In full (translated): “Monsieur le duc d’Otrante, it seems that the nobles in Dijon have refused to respond to the call for the formation of the National Guard. Make a report for me in order to know what action must be taken against them.” Below the text, Fouche notes that he will have a report made, signing with a paraph and dating it May 15, 1815. Central vertical and horizontal folds, the vertical fold passing through the signature, mild scattered creases and foxing, and light irregular bands of toning, otherwise fine condition.

Material from Napoleon’s Hundred Days is scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Scarce full Napoleon signature 401. Napoleon. Fantastic and full endorsement signature, “Napoleon,” on the front of a partial self-contained untranslated manuscript document, one page, both sides, 4.25 x 6, addressed at the top, “Sire,” and dated in pencil “July 23, 1804.” Napoleon orders a request for serving in his army to be sent for a report at the Ministry of War. Uniform toning to lower half of page, some scattered soiling and adhesive remnants, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

402. Napoleon. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Napole,”

one page, 7 x 8.5, September 10, 1807. Untranslated letter to his son, Prince Eugene Napoleon, detailing military plans for the port city of Livorno. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 19 x 15. Central vertical and horizontal folds, a few creases, and a stray ink blot to the center, otherwise fine condition. Following the Berlin Decree, in 1807 Napoleon ordered French troops into Livorno, a center of international trade, to destroy English merchandise. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

403.

Napoleon III.

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait by Levitsky of Paris, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Napoleon.” In very good condition, with the image a bit faded, trimmed edges, and a slight brush to the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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404. Napoleon’s Sisters.

Two items: ALS, in French, signed “Caroline,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, January 5, 1833, in part (translated): “I would have liked to receive word from you that my Mother’s health has been restored…make known to my Mother that what really hurts me most…is the idea of having been found to be less deserving than my brothers in her affections.” and one ADS, in French, signed “Elisa,” one page, 8 x 5.5 July 3, ca.1811, ordering the payment of 3,725 livres to cover expenses incurred by an order at Livorno. Intersecting folds to the letter and document, and a burn hole to the lower left of the document, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

405. Cardinal John Newman. Anglican leader of the

Oxford Movement who became a Roman Catholic and wrote the well known hymn ‘Lead, Kindly Light.’ Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Newman, by R. W. Thrupp of Birmingham, signed in the lower border in black ink, “John H. Newman.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

407. Nicholas II and Alexandra. Nicholas II was the last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their children were imprisoned and finally executed on July 17, 1918. Though the ultimate fate of the Romanovs became the stuff of legend, recent research has confirmed that the executions were indeed carried out, and that the remains were soaked in acid and burned. Two signatures: black ink signature,”Nicholas,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip; and one purple ink signature, “Alexandra,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 slip. Both affixed to the reverse of a larger sheet bearing ink signatures of Maria Pavlovna, Dmitri Pavlovich, Vladimir Alexandrovich, and Mikhail Alexandrovich.

In fine condition, with some mild creases and trivial soiling to the larger sheet. Accompanied by an unsigned original real photo postcard of Nicholas II and Alexandra. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

408. Olga Nikolaevna. Grand Duchess (1895–1918) and eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was assassinated along with her family following the Russian Revolution of 1917. ANS in Russian, signed “Olga,” one page both sides, 3.75 x 2.5, Alexandra Feodorovna embossed personal stationery card, May 10, 1913. Note to Lili Dehn. In full (translated): “Mother asks that you take us tomorrow to the St. Petersburg train leaving at 11:10.

You will drive us as far as Aunt Olga’s and you will leave. We will go with auntie to visit grandma at the institution. We will return on the 2:50 train. Would you like to come along and return with us? If not, we will ask Nastenka Hendrikov. That means that tomorrow you will arrive at our house at 11:00 in the morning.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope and an unsigned real photo postcard of the Grand Duchess. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

409. John W. Noble. US lawyer and brevet general during the Civil War (1831–1912) who served as secretary of the interior under Benjamin Harrison. Two items: one original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed at the bottom in black ink, “John W. Noble, Secretary of the Interior, Decr 3/90”; and a personal calling card bearing his title, “Secretary of the Interior,” signed on the reverse in black ink, “John W. Noble, July 1/89.” In fine condition, with some irregular adhesion to the portion of the signature on the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 410. George Peabody. Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Peabody, by L. Subercaze of Pau, signed in the lower border in black ink, “George Peabody.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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411. Philip Nolan. Horse-trader and freebooter in Natchez (1771–1801). Nolan is sometimes credited with being the first to map Texas for the American frontiersmen, but his map has never been found. He conceived a scheme to go illegally into Texas and perhaps other Mexican provinces. He convinced some thirty frontiersmen that the expedition would make them rich. They crossed the border in October 1800 and headed north of Nacogdoches to capture wild mustangs. The Spanish soon heard of their activities, and Pedro de Nava ordered their arrest. On March 21, 1801, a Spanish force of 120 men under the command of Lieutenant M. Múzquiz left Nacogdoches in pursuit of Nolan, whom they encountered entrenched and unwilling to surrender just upstream from where the current Nolan River flows into the larger Brazos (now in Hill County, Texas). Several of Nolan’s men surrendered immediately to the Spanish and after Nolan was killed, the remainder yielded. Nolan’s ears were cut off as evidence for Spain that he was dead. Endorsement, “Philip Nolan,” on the reverse of a 7.5 x 4.25 promissory note, dated June 18, 1800, and signed by William Thomas and James W. Cuellar. The note reads, “We or either of us Jointly or severally promise to Pay to Mr. Philip Nolan or order on or before the First day of January next ensuing the sum of Fifty Dollars lawful money of the United States in Cash or Cotton at bank price for value received at Natchez.” Boldly endorsed on the reverse, “Philip Nolan.” Intersecting folds, one running between first and last name of signature, paper loss to right edge, and scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Christmas note from the legendary sharpshooter 412. Annie Oakley.

ANS signed “Annie,” one page, 5 x 6.25, Dayton, Ohio, December 22, 1925. Note to her brother-in-law, Will Butler. In full: “God bless and keep dear little Billie and your self.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some light creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: From the family of Frank Butler’s brother William. Frank Butler and Annie Oakley were married in 1876. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

413. Louis Pasteur. LS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 3.25, Institut Pasteur letterhead, October 22, 1889. Letter to “Gaynor.”

In full (translated): “I received the entire file from the grand chancellor about your affaires at the same time as your letter. Let us know the day you can have lunch with us.” Under his signature Pasteur adds, “Saturday or Sunday would be best for us.” In fine condition, with crease to to right corner, a few other small creases, and a rusty paperclip mark to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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414. Madison Clinton Peters. Influen-

tial clergyman (1859– 1918) and pastor of the Bloomingdale Reformed Church. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by Rockwood of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Yours sincerely, Madison C. Peters.”

Some light soiling and two tack holes to the left border, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Creator and namesake of the Gregorian calendar

415. Robert Peebles. Physician, land

speculator, and legislator (1798–1852). Handwritten endorsement, signed “Rob: Peebles,” dated December 8, 1834, at the bottom of a one-page 8 x 8.5 manuscript document regarding a financial situation. Document reads, in part: “In the town of San Filipe…

Robt Peebles one of the judges of the first instance came John Brown by Francis Adams who represents that he was advisors of paying to Oliver Jones the above described sum of Two hundred and eighty one dollars.” At the bottom, Peebles writes: “I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the Original on file in the archives of this office.” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, irregular bottom edge, old tape repair to reverse, scattered toning, creasing along folds, and a bit of light damp staining. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

416. Timothy Pickering.

418. Pope Gregorius XIII. Born Ugo

Boncompagni in 1502, he served as Pope from 1572 to 1585. Rare LS in Italian, to the Bishop of Lodi, signed “Greg. pp XIII,” March 13, 1580, one page, 8 x 10.75. Letter on a payment due by a recently deceased nobleman to the Apostolic Chamber, signed at the conclusion as Pope. In very good condition, with ink erosion to signature, intersecting folds, scattered toning, small tape remnant to reverse, and some light mirroring of text from another page previously placed upon the letter. Pope Gregorius is one of the best remembered popes of the Renaissance because during his reign he commissioned the Gregorian calendar which remains the internationally accepted civil calendar to this date. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

ADS, signed “Timothy Pickering QMG” in the text, one page, 8 x 5, February 26, 1783. Document prepared

by Pickering as a receipt of his payment for “forage rations” to a surgeon in the 6th Massachusetts Regiment. Uniform toning, light scattered soiling, and a ballpoint identification notation to the bottom, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

419. Emilio Pucci. Italian fashion designer and politician (1914–1992).

TLS in German, one page, 6.5 x 10.25, High Fashion House letterhead, March 19, 1982. Untranslated letter to a gentleman. In fine condition, with a couple light creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

417. Pope Clement X.

Italian Pope (1590-1676) born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri who ascended the papal throne in 1670 and served until his death. LS in Italian, signed “E. Vesc. vo di Cam.ino,” one page, 8 x 10.75. Untranslated letter signed at the conclusion as Bishop of Camerino. Intersecting folds, scattered light toning and soiling, some paper loss to right edge, pencil notations, and some ink erosion to text, otherwise very good condition. Reverse of second integral page retains its paper seal. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

420.

Queen Alexandra.

Queen Consort to Edward VII of England (1844–1925) and mother of George V. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait

by W. & D. Downey of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Alexandra.” In very good condition, with scattered damp staining and the image slightly faded. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Columbus’ benefactor pays for her grandson’s tutor

422. Queen Isabella. Spanish monarch (1451–1504) best known as the sponsor and patron of Christopher Columbus in his ventures to the ‘New World.’ Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo La Reyna [I the Queen],” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 16, 1501. Order to Sancho de Paredes, the Queen’s Chamberlain, to pay Juana Mendez the sum of 100,000 maravedis for her services as a tutor to Prince Don Donis, one of the Queen’s grandchildren.

At the bottom of the page, Mendez has signed a receipt for the payment, dated the same day. Attractively cloth matted and framed, so both sides of the document may be viewed, with a portrait of Isabella, a name plaque, and an engraved informational plaque, to an overall size of 34.75 x 23.25. In fine, clean condition, with two crisp diagonal cancellation cuts, a central horizontal fold, and some scattered light toning. An exceptional example for its age. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

424. Queen Victoria. Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 8 x 3.25 slip clipped

from a larger document and retaining its original embossed seal. Scattered creases, toning, and soiling, a couple of repaired tears to top edge, and a vertical crease to left side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The Queen introduces a new and controversial envoy to Francis II 425. Queen Victoria. LS signed, “Sir my

brother, Your Majesty’s Good Sister, Victoria M,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, July 4, 1859.

Letter to, “My Good Brother,” newly-crowned Francis II, who ascended to the throne two months earlier, marked at the bottom, “Confidence.” In part: “I have elected The Honourable Henry George Elliot, who is now charged with a special mission at the Court of Your Majesty, to reside there in the Character of my Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. The long experience which I have had of Mr. Elliot’s talents and zeal for my service, assures me that the choice which I have made will be perfectly agreeable to your majesty, and that he will discharge the important duties of his mission in such a manner as to merit your approbation.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Elliot was appointed Minister in Naples in 1859. This was followed in 1863 by an appointement as Minister to the King of Italy, which lasted until 1867. Rare correspondence between two monarchs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 110 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

In 1776, Minutemen from Lexington and Concord receive compensation before defending Bunker Hill 426. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed by 34 soldiers of Capt. Luke Drury’s Company, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, February 9, 1776.

The document reads, in part: “Recd of Capt. Luke Drury the full of all our Wages as Officers & Soldiers in his Company in Colo Wards Regt in the Continantal [sic] Army for the Months of November & December Last…We have likewise Re[c]d all the money due to us for milk Peas & Indian meal & Ration Money to Carey [sic] us home in full as witness our Hand…”

The following signatures appear in the order they are listed on the document. Additional information from The History of Grafton by Frederick Clifton Pierce, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1879, is added in brackets: “Edmund Dolbear [of Boston], Thaddeus Kemp [mark] [of Billerica; enlisted April 29, 1775], Thomas Leland, Jr., [Cpl.] Joseph Leland, [Cpl.] William Walker, William Evans, Moses Rawson, Joseph Plumley [of Alstead], Joseph Anthony [enlisted April 29, 1775; African-American], Eliphalet Smith [born in Suffield, CT; of Sandisfield], Matthias Rice, [Fifer] Zadock Putnam, [Sgt.] Ebenezer Phillips, [Drummer] Elijah Rice, [Sgt.] Shelomith Stow, Thomas Pratt, Eseck Dexter [Esek Dexter], Edward Buttridge [Edward Buttrick], Isaac Brigham, Zebulon Daniels, Forten Burnea [mark], Fortin Fortune [Fortunatus Burnee; African-American], [Sgt.] Nathan Morse, [1st Lt.] Asaph Sherman, Ebenezer Melendy, Simeon Dexter [of Cumberland], [Sgt.] Jonah Goulding, George Smith, Jonathan Hemenway [Jonathan Hemingway; of Framingham], Samuel Starns [Samuel Stearns], Ebenezer Wadsworth [mark] [of Alstead; guardian of above William Evans], Peter Butler, [2nd] Lt. Jonas Brown, Thomas Leland [Sr.], and John Banks [of Alstead].”

At least 15 of the signers were Grafton, Massachusetts-area Minutemen who had responded to the Lexington-Concord Alarm on April 19-21, 1775, including Fortune Burnee, of African American and Native American heritage, and his half-brother, Joseph Anthony, who enlisted on April 29 and died in service.

In very good condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, rough horizontal edges, a couple pinhole-size areas of paper loss to folds, and scattered toning. It is rare to find such a large number of Minutemen signatures on a single document. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

A drummer enlists for the war in 1837 427. Lemuel M. Rodimal. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.25, January 2, 1837. Enlistment for Rodimal in the Republic of Texas army. In part: “I, Lemuel M. Rodimal born in the State of Indiana… and by profession a Drummer do hereby acknowledge to have this day voluntarily enlisted as a soldier in the army of the Republic of Texas; for the period of During the War…and I…do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Texas.”

Signed at the conclusion by Rodimal and countersigned by Colonel William P. Miller. Two vertical folds and scattered toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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428. Charles Latour Rogier. Belgian statesman (1880–1885) who served as prime minister for 16 years.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Geruzet Freres of Brussels, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Ch. Rogier, 1880.” In very good condition, with light crazing to the finish and scattered creases and chipping to the borders.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

430. Jeremiah M. Rusk. Ameri-

can politician (1830–1893) who served as governor of Wisconsin and later became the secretary of agriculture under Benjamin Harrison. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. M. Rusk.” In fine condition, with the signature a shade light. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

431. Russian Royalty. Vintage

429. Jack Ruby. Business check from the Silver Spur, 8.25 x 3, filled

out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Red Calhoun for $150.00, January 26, 1951. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and expected stamps and cancellation holes, none affecting the signature area. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

ink signatures of Andrei Vladimirovich (Grand Duke, cousin of Nicholas II), Xenia Alexandrovna (Grand Duchess, sister of Nicholas II), Alexander Mikhailovich (Grand Duke, son of Nicholas I), Elisabeth Feodorovna (Grand Duchess, sister of Czarina Alexandra), Maria Pavlovna (Grand Duchess, wife of Vladimir Alexandrovich), and Sergei Alexandrovich (Grand Duke, uncle of Nicholas II) on an off-white 5.5 x 8 sheet, with the Alexandrovich on a smaller card affixed to the bottom. In fine condition, with mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Months after his triumphant return from exile, Santa Anna signs a military document 432. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Mexican general

and politician (1794–1876) best known in the U.S. for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at the Alamo. Partly printed DS, in Spanish, boldly signed “A. L. de Sta. Anna,” one page, 10.75 x 17.25, October 7, 1853. An attractive military document assigning Colonel of the Infantry Mora to duties at Vera Cruz. In 1851, after his defeat in the Mexican-American War, Santa Anna went into exile in Jamaica and Colombia. In April 1853, he was invited back to his native land, reassumed power (one of many times in his checkered career), and declared himself dictator for life. With a rebellion in 1855, however, he was deposed for good, went into exile (including residence in New York City and Staten Island), and returned to his native land only after a general amnesty in 1874, disabled and virtually penniless. Countersigned on the adjacent leaf by several others. Intersecting folds (touching paraph) and scattered light wrinkling and handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition.

RRAuction COA. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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433. Erasmo Seguin. Manuscript DS, signed “Erasmo Seguin, Chief Justice,” one

page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, December 18, 1839. Legal document attesting to a financial transaction reads, in part: “I Juan Andrez Zambrano…in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Dollars to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargain alien sold and conveyed and by these present do grant alien bargain sale and convey unto J. Threadgill…all the right title interest and claim whatsoever which I have to for one League and one labor of land.” Document is signed by Zambrano at the conclusion, with an attestation written under his signature which reads, “Before me Erasmo Seguin Chief Justice and Exofficio Notary Public personally appeared the above named Juan Andrez Zambrano and swore that the foregoing instrument of writings is his acts and Deed and for the purposes therein set forth.” Signed underneath by Seguin as Chief Justice. Second integral page bears two endorsements, one signed by John S. Simpson, and the other signed by Edward Miles, with another endorsement on the reverse from H. Theis. Partial separations along fragile horizontal folds, scattered toning and soiling, light show-through from writing on opposite side, several stray ink marks and spots, and pencil marks to top edge of first page, otherwise very good condition. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Deaf Smith buries Alamo defenders’ remains before skirmishing with Mexican forces near Laredo 434. Erastus ‘Deaf’ Smith. Frontiersman (1787–1837) noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the army of the Republic of Texas. He fought at the Grass Fight and the Battle of San Jacinto.

After the war, Deaf Smith led a company of Texas Rangers. ADS, in Spanish, one page, 9 x 5.5, February 15, 1837. A receipt to Francisco Ruiz for $163.31. In full (translated): “I received from the citizen Francisco Ruiz the sum of one hundred and sixty-three pesos, two and one-half reales, which he voluntarily offered to me to aid the individuals of my company, which amount the government of Texas will pay immediately upon presentation to the said government.”

Signed at the conclusion by Smith. In very good condition, professionally cleaned, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, repaired tear above last name of signature, and a strip of toning along right edge, lightly affecting last name of signature.

Within a month of Smith’s signing this receipt for funds “to aid the individuals of my company,” the Texas Ranger captain would pay a final tribute to the memory of the Alamo dead and take part in a post-Revolution skirmish with Mexican forces.

In February 1837, Smith’s spy company was given orders to conduct a mission in Laredo. Even a year after the Revolution, Texas’s southern border with Mexico remained ill-defined, placing community on the Rio Grande in a kind of no-man’s land. Captain Smith and his 20 scouts rode there with the intention of raising the Texas flag from the spire of Loredo’s church. The money mentioned in this document was most likely used to fund this mission; the denomination is in pesos because Texas wouldn’t begin printing its own paper currency for another four months and gold and silver specie were scarce in the new republic.

In addition to receiving funds from Francisco Ruiz, the Texas Senator from Bexar, Smith also needed to secure horses before departing San Antonio. While there, he and his men helped Col. Seguin collect and bury the remains of the Alamo defenders on February 25. This solemn act was still fresh in Smith’s mind when his scouts encountered a much more substantial force of Mexicans outside Laredo on March 17. A skirmish lasting about 45 minutes ensued. Only two of Smith’s men were wounded, while ten Mexicans were killed and ten others injured; Smith also captured forty horses. Recognizing that he was vastly outmanned, he guided his men back to San Antonio.

This document’s association with one of the first Texas Rangers makes it a valuable link to the burial of the Alamo defenders and an important post-Independence military encounter with Mexico. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Senator Sherman’s reading copy of his speech accepting his nomination as president pro tempore of the Senate, making him next in line to the presidency 435. John Sherman. American politician (1823–1900), longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Autograph manuscript in ink on a 5 x 8 off-white sheet, [December 5, 1885]. Sherman’s reading copy of his speech delivered before the Senate upon his appointment as president pro tempore. In full: “Senators, I return you my hearty thanks for the high honor you propose to confer upon me. Your choice no doubt has been influenced by the fact that I have long been a Member of the Senate. Still my duties hitherto have not given me the practical experience necessary for a good Presiding officer. I can only say in accepting the position assigned me that I will do all I can fairly and impartially to observe and enforce the rules of the Senate—and shall rely greatly upon your forbearance and courtesy.” Affixed to a slightly larger cardstock sheet.

Light scattered soiling and wrinkling from adhesive, and an erased pencil notation to the bottom, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of an article from the following day’s New York Times, which quotes his speech in full. Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks had passed away, making the president pro tempore next in the line of succession. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I cannot consent to sit down under a charge of plagiarism” 438. Herbert Spencer. Promi-

436. E.D.E.N. Southworth.

American author (1819–1899) of over 60 novels, and one of the most popular novelists in the latter half of the 19th century. Two items: one original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by M.P. and A.I. Rice of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Ever your friend, E.D.E.N. Southworth”; and an AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 sheet, “Live to give, E.D.E.N. Southworth.” Cabinet photo in very good condition, with moderate overall foxing and soiling; AQS in fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

437. Francis Spinner. US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service (1802–1890).

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Spinner in a hat and overcoat, signed in the lower border in black ink, “F. E. Spinner.” In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and rubbing to image, some stray ink marks to background, missing lower right corner tip, and scattered edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 114 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

nent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 3, 1894.

Letter to Mr. Skelton. In part: “They have not sent me the current number of The Monist, but I yesterday saw a table of contents & in it I find no reference to the correction which I wished to have made in Mr. Gilman’s statement. Was there sent or published the correction I suggested? If not, I must send one myself, for I cannot consent to sit down under a charge of plagiarism.”

In fine condition, with several horizontal folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and creasing to top edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

439. William McKendree Springer. Congressman from

Illinois (1836–1903) most noted for his involvement with legislation involving Native American lands.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Springer in formal attire, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Wm. M. Springer.” Some spotting and soiling to the finish, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

A 1938 twice-signed note to his daughter promising to take her to the movies 440. Joseph Stalin. ANS in Russian, signed “I. Stalin,” one page,

5.5 x 7.25, January 22, 1938. Short note written by Stalin beneath a handwritten letter to him from his daughter Svetlana, whom he called Setanka. His daughter writes (translated): “To Secretary N1. Stalin. N3.

Gdanov. Secret. Order N 8. Order you to take me to the movies now, to see the film ‘Volga-Volga.’ Setanka the owner,” adding a small facial sketch, and “signatures of the secretaries,” with two arrows and a duck drawing. Underneath Stalin writes: “I. Stalin, To Obey” adding “Poorman – Stalin.” In fine condition. The musical comedy Volga-Volga, released in 1938, became Stalin’s favorite film and he would often show off how well he knew it by performing every part just before the actors on screen.

In 1942, he actually sent a copy of the film to FDR. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $300)

441. Charles Sumner.

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, September 7, 1861. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I have sent your letter to Mr. Redputt…You can rely upon what he says.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and pencil notation to top left. Accompanied by an ink signature, “C. Sumner,” on an off-white clipped slip. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

443. Supreme Court: Stephen J. Field. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

visite bust portrait of Field, by Brady of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Stephen J. Field.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing to the image, some chipping and creases to the lower left corner of the photo and mount, a surface impression to the upper right, and corners of the photo slightly separated from mount. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Try and do something for the world while you are here that will do something for you when you are not here” 442. Billy Sunday. Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. AQS, one page below a typed letter on an 8.5 x 11 off-white sheet, January 23, 1922. Sunday’s response to the letter, asking him for an inspirational quote. In full: “‘Try and do something for the world while you are here that will do something for you when you are not here,’ ‘Keep close to Jesus all the way,’ W. A. Sunday.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, slight separations to horizontal fold, and light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a postcard depicting Sunday. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Brandeis writes fellow Zionist Elisha Friedman mentioning the Provisional Zionist Committee and Henrietta Szold 444. Supreme Court: Louis D. Brandeis. ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, November 3, 1940. Letter to to Elisha Friedman, an economic consultant formerly employed by the Treasury Department. In part: “The Ruffin volume is of special interest to me. His early study had been prescribed for me by Henrietta Szold; and I read it in 1914 before the formation of the Provisional Zionist Committee.” In fine condition. With the outbreak of World War I, the Zionist movement’s headquarters in Berlin became ineffectual, and American Jewry had to assume larger responsibility for the Zionist movement.

When the Provisional Executive Committee for Zionist Affairs was established in New York, Brandeis accepted unanimous election to be its head. In this position from 1914 to 1918, Brandeis was the leader of American Zionism. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Explaining his absence from the upcoming Zionist convention, Frankfurter quotes Lincoln 445. Supreme Court: Felix Frankfurter. ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, July 13. Letter to Judge [Louis E.] Levinthal. In part: “One of the…satisfactions your Presidency gave me…the understanding you’ve had of the circumscription of this job—and the delicate courtesy you have shown me that makes it more & not less difficult to deny your latest wish. But I cannot attend such a gathering at the forthcoming Zionist Convention publicly—it would be worse to be in ‘private’ attendance.

There is now no such thing as such a private gathering and covert privacy is a too fertile opportunity for mischievous misrepresentation. We are leaving [sic] in days as Lincoln said, when it is not easy to say anything sensible, nor to avoid more harm than good by any appearance. I wish it were otherwise.” In very good condition, with some scattered mild damp staining and foxing, and moderate show-through from writing on opposite sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A Supreme Court Justice responds to a malicious report concerning his appointment involving “Gen. Garfield” and “Prest. Hayes” 446. Supreme Court: Stanley Matthews. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets,

5 x 8, July 23, 1883. Letter to his old friend, Colonel C.W. Woolley. In part: “Of course, I cannot say, of my personal knowledge, what did or did not pass between Mr. Gould & Gen. Garfield, but it is evident from the circumstances, that no such negotiation and bargain, as that charged, could have referred to me. It could not have been anticipated at that time that Gen. Garfield would be called upon to appoint a successor to Judge Swayne, for it was well understood that, that would be done by Prest. Hayes and no one expected there would be any opposition in the Senate.” In fine condition, with tape remnants to last page as well as some scattered soiling. When Garfield took office as president in March 1881, he immediately met strong opposition from members of the US Senate to the numerous appointments that he was requesting, many being fellow Ohioans. It is not known whether there was particular opposition to his appointment of Matthews in 1881 to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Associate Justice N.H. Swayne. However at the time of the writing of this letter, almost two years after Garfield’s death, the issues of political deals and favoritism surrounding the appointment were being aggressively pursued. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 116 | December 12, 2012 | NOTABLES

447. Supreme Court: Roger B. Taney. Chief Justice of the

451. Theodore Vail.

US Supreme Court who handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities. ADS, signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 8 x 9.25, no date. Brief legal document referring to the case of “Trouts Exisor vs Hammond.” Taney writes “Non for use and occupation; Pleas non assumpsit & release by Insolvent Law issues and errors released.” Signed at the conclusion by Taney and countersigned by “R. M. Knox.” In very good condition, with a couple partial separations along horizontal folds, small hole to page under signature, and scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

448. U Thant and Alger Hiss.

Attractive printed preamble to the Charter of the United Nations, 8.5 x 12.25, signed and inscribed in ballpoint “To Barry Solomon, U Thant, October 7, 1973, U. N. Day,” and “For Barry Solomon, with best wishes for him and for the U. N., Alger Hiss, September 14, 1973.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and a few wrinkles. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

DS, signed “Theo. N. Vail,” one page, 10.5 x 15.5, August 1, 1890.

Handsomely engraved first mortgage bond for the The Accumulator Company in the amount of $1,000. Two sheets of the interest-bearing coupons remain attached to the top, one complete and one with seven coupons removed. Signed at the conclusion by Vail as president of the company. In fine condition, with three horizontal storage folds. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

452. John Wanamaker. Depart-

ment store magnate (1838–1922) who also served as Postmaster General from 1889 to 1893. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rothengatter & Dillon of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Yours truly, John Wanamaker.” In fine condition, with some mild soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

449. Charles Thomson.

Handwritten Bank of Pennsylvania check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Thomson, “Chas. Thomson,” payable to Abner Barret or Bearer for $20, March 2, 1822. In very good condition, with light scattered creases and soiling, a paperclip impression to the upper left, and expected cancellation cuts, slightly affecting the signature.

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450. Titanic: Millvina Dean. ALS, one

page, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, April 5, 2000. Letter to a collector. In part: “Please find enclosed photos duly signed. Thank you for the 35 dollars and postage.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

453. Booker T. Washington. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 6.5, Tuskegee

Institute letterhead, January 10, 1910. Response to an autograph request. In full: “Complying with your request of some days ago, I am very glad to send you herewith my autograph.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered soiling, and moderate brushing to the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Travis writes to the future first president of Texas about politics as Mexican forces begin arriving in Anahuac: “The election will result in favor of an Austin Ticket” 454. William Barret Travis. Lawyer and soldier (1809–1836). He grew up in South Carolina and Alabama, studied law privately, and was admitted to the bar before he turned 20. Migrating to Texas in the early 1830s, he became active in the movement agitating for independence from Mexico. In 1835 he led a small band of Texans in open revolt; in early 1836 Mexican forces besieged his little command inside the Alamo fortress.

The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836, and all its defenders, including Travis, were killed. Extremely rare ALS signed “W. B. Travis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, January 20, 1835. A letter to future interim president of the Republic of Texas, David G. Burnet, who was serving as an appointed judge in San Felipe de Austin. Travis writes, in full: “I rec’d your esteemed favor by Mr. Richardson this morning; and I am sorry to say, that Major Luis refuses to pay over on Clokey’s note the am’t collected of Ayers which is about $750. He says he has no orders now to it since the note has been taken from him & c; but will write to Clokey for anything & c—I shall take the note to Brasoria & decide on it—Litigation will be [?] attended to—Williams has not gone—I will name him to your wishes—your letter to Aduconte shall go—So news—F. W. Johnson & George Ewing are the judges—The election will result in favor of an Austin Ticket—my best respects to Mrs. B.—write me when you have leisure—you shall hear from me often—In haste—sincerely yours.” Second integral page bears an address panel in an unknown hand to Burnet in San Jacinto, Texas. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (several extra horizontal folds) and one faint vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature.

In this extremely rare letter, Travis, who would make the ultimate sacrifice some 13 months later at the Alamo, hints at some early revolutionary stirrings to the man who would become the first president of the free Republic. As he was writing this letter, the first Mexican troops were arriving in Anahuac; his earlier imprisonment there in June 1832 helped create one of the first armed encounters leading up to the war. He would later agitate in Anahuac in June 1835 leading to the Second Anahuac Disturbance, which helped ignite the Texas Revolution.

In this information-rich letter, we witness the development of relationships among many of Texas’ most prominent founders. Travis refers to Frank W. Johnson, a political and military leader who had commanded the forces that freed Travis from custody during the first Anahuac Disturbance in 1832. He also alludes to the upcoming Consultation Election of February 1. His reference to an “Austin ticket” was a prediction of an outcome where candidates favoring independence would be elected. Travis himself was keeping a low political profile, focusing on his own legal practice, however the ascendence of political figures he sympathized with would compel him to become more substantially involved in public life.

Indeed, Texas politics was in a state of flux, and the first preparations for war with Mexico were imminent. At the Convention of 1833 Burnet had earlier drafted a rejected petition that called for the separate Texas within the Mexican federation. In August of 1835, Burnet drew up a set of resolutions on behalf of the San Jacinto community that would have codified the rights of Texans; its rejection gave added urgency to the independence movement and all but guaranteed war with Mexico. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Travis draws up a will for an early Texan settler as he defends the interests of Anglo-Americans against the Mexican government 455. William Barret Travis. Will of Robert Clokey, written entirely in Travis’s hand, but not signed, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.5, dated September 14, 1835. In part: “In the name of Almighty God…I Robert Clokey…finding myself by Divine mercy sound & well, both of mind & body, believing and confessing as I do firmly believe & confess the mystery of the Holy Trinity & other sacraments & rites of the Holy Roman Catholic apostolic church, in the true faith & belief of which I have lived, do live, & protest to, live & die as a faithful Christian…to be prepared with a testamentary disposition, when it does arrive;…to avoid clearly those doubts and disputes which for want of such…may be passed after my decease; and not to have any temporal concern at the hour of death to prevent me from asking the God of all truth for the permission for which I hope for of all my sins…Having no legitimate children or other descendants, I leave to my wife, Mrs. Ann Montgomery…all my real and personal estate…together with all inheritances…And for the present I revoke & annul all other testaments or testamentary dispositions, made by me whether verbally or in writing, except this testament.” Signed vertically along the edge of the last page by Clokey. In very good condition, with uniform toning, some heavier spots of toning and foxing, light ink show-through and mirroring, and a fragile hinge. The Robert Davis Collection.

Robert Clokey received a land grant from Stephen Austin as part of the Second Colony on March 28, 1831 and settled in Washington County, Texas. Travis, a lawyer from Alabama, also received a land grant that

year and set up law practice in Anahuac, traveling the county doing legal work for Anglo-Americans colonists such as Clokey prior to the Texas Revolution. He also represented the interests of slave-holders who wanted to recapture runaway slaves, dangerous work which put him at odds with the Mexican government. Travis was arrested but later freed when Texan settlers demanded his release, moving his law office to San Felipe. There, in 1834, he was elected secretary to the ayuntamiento and accepted into the government councils.

Tensions between the Anglo-Americans and the army continued to escalate as Domingo de Ugartechea, the Mexican commander of the fort at Velasco, attempted to block the Texans from transporting a cannon to Anahuac. When the fighting ended, about ten Texans and five Mexican troops were dead. A total of 27 were wounded on both sides and Ugartechea and his men returned to Mexico. The 1832 skirmish may have prompted Clokey, who ran a tavern in Velasco, to draw up this will. Clokey signed the will on September 14, 1835 and left everything to his wife, the former Mrs. Ann Montgomery. By 1835 Travis again was involved in the Anahuac troubles. In June, Andrew Briscoe had been jailed for arguing about some new taxes and in response, the fiery Travis gathered a small force and rode to Anahuac with a lone cannon. He ordered the Mexican soldiers out; Briscoe was freed and Travis became a folk hero to Texans who favored independence. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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456. Duke of Wellington. ALS signed “Wellington,” three pages

on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9, April 19, 1851. Letter to Edgar A. Bowring upon the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park.

Wellington copies out Bowring’s initial letter and then responds, in part: “You have informed me that the Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851 were desirous of having placed a large East Indian Tent and thirty small Tents sent from Tunis for Exhibition as an Arab Encampment…I consider it my duty to give my sanction to any arrangement for the promotion of the Exhibition which Her Majesty‘s Commissioners may think proper to propose…l venture to recommend that the fence by which the Encampment may be surrounded may be made as strong as may be practicable with only one opening or mode of access.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and light scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Early Weizmann letter to a recovering Zionist leader 457. Chaim Weizmann. TLS

signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10, Central Bureau for the Settlement of German Jews letterhead, June 29, 1934.

Letter to Zionist leader Johann Kremenetsky. In part: “I was much distressed to hear that you had been ill, and I do hope you are now well on the way to complete recovery. You must take care not to overtax your strength, and must take things easy for a while.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and scattered mild toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

459. Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Rare

vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 portrait of the Duke and Duchess, affixed to a 10.25 x 10.25 onionskin sheet, signed on the sheet in black ink “Edward,” and signed and inscribed “Wallis Windsor, 1947, To Jack.”

Also signed in pencil by the photographer, Dorothy Wilding. Photo and sheet are in turn affixed to the original Wilding mount to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with light wrinkles and toning to the onionskin sheet. Wilding was one of the most prolific photographers of royalty, and had the honor of photographing the royal family a number of times. Her famous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was used for postage stamps issued in Great Britain and Canada, and she was the first woman awarded a Royal Warrant to be the official photographer to a King and Queen at their coronation. A wonderful, dignified portrait of the royal couple, and just the second we have offered signed by both the Duke and Duchess. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Texas militia discharge issued to Alamo defender Charles Smith 458. Robert McAlpin Williamson. Manuscript DS, signed “R. M. Wil-

liamson, Capt. Commanding,” one page, 7.5 x 4.5, September 13, 1835.

Certification reads, in full: “I do hereby certify that Charles Smith [Smith’s name filled in by Williamson] has served as a private in the permanent volunteer company of the Texas militia and as such discharged his duty for Fifty days under my command in Col. Moors Batalion [sic].” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Williamson. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a couple lightly affecting signature, mild toning and foxing, and some light mirroring of ink to bottom portion of sheet. Smith took part in the siege of Bexar, and re-enlisted in December of 1835 for an additional four months, perishing at the Alamo. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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461. H. H. Asquith

462. Menachem Begin

463. Chief Oskenonton

465. Julia Child

466. Walter Chrysler

467. Charles de Gaulle

468. Thomas Dewey

469. DNA: James D. Watson

470. DNA: James D. Watson

471. Ferdinand II

472. Alexander Fleming

473. Mikhail Gorbachev

474. Mikhail Gorbachev

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475. Armand Hammer MB $100

464. Julia Child MB $100

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476. Edmund Hillary MB $100

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477. Alfred Kastler

478. Kennedy Assassination: Nick McDonald

479. Caroline Kennedy

480. Caroline Kennedy

481. Mayo Brothers

482. Robert A. Millikan

483. Mother Teresa

484. Mother Teresa

485. Linus Pauling MB $100

486. Marshal Jozef Poniatowski

487. Robert Purvis

488. Joseph Reed

489. Mitt Romney

490. Mitt Romney

491. Mitt Romney

492. Kermit and Corinne Roosevelt

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493. Rudolf II

494. Vincent Sardi, Jr

495.ArnoldSchwarzenegger

496. Earl Charles Spencer

497. Charles Sumner

498. Supreme Court

499. Supreme Court

500. Supreme Court: John Harlan

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501. Supreme Court: Antonin Scalia

502. Edward Teller

503. Margaret Thatcher

504. Titanic: Millvina Dean

505. Robert Wadlow

506. Booker T. Washington

507. Watergate: Â Woodward & Bernstein

508. Daniel Webster

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military 512. Auguste de Marmont.

509. William Bainbridge. Commodore in the United States Navy

(1774-1833) best known for his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. ALS signed “Wm Bainbridge,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, July 20, 1806. Letter to William Jones in Philadelphia. In part: “I wrote to you…that I had purchased two Cronometers [sic], and an artificial horizon for you. As I have forwarded duplicates of my letter, in which I have fully detailed the purchase of them making it unnecessary for me to say more on that subject…I intended at first to have had them set at Greenwich time…but as I found to effect that some part of the internal machinery must be disturbed, on Hatton’s advice, I declined it.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in Bainbridge’s hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several passing through signature, a few fold separations, circular toning over signature, and a partially separated hinge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

510. Louis-Alexandre Berthier.

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “A. Berthier,” one page, 8.25 x 10, August 24, 1812, dated from Smolensk during the campaign of Russia. To Monsieur Bignon, Imperial Commissaire in charge of the Government of Lithuania, sending Napoleon’s instructions for the provisional government of Lithuania. Central horizontal and vertical fold, some light toning and creasing, and a few small edge tears, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

511. Benjamin Butler. American military officer, lawyer, and politician (1818–1893) whose strict administration of New Orleans following the Union occupation in 1862 made him one of the most controversial figures of the Civil War. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Benj. F. Butler.” In very good condition, with scattered spotting to the image and some paper loss to the lower left corner.

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Napoleonic Marshal (1774–1852) and tutor to Napoleon II (Duke of Reichstadt).

Tw o i t e m s : a manuscript DS, in French, endorsed by de Marmont (translated), “Seen by us, General-in-Chief of the Imperial Army Marshal and Duke of Ragusa,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, Salamanca, March 21, 1812. DS of General Jean-Pierre Bechaud, Officer of the Legion of Honor, killed in action in Spain, Feb. 21, 1814. Citations for seven officers of the 66th Regiment, including his brother François, to be awarded the Legion of Honor. The citations provide vivid combat details. In part (translated): “Bechaud: two heroic acts…Oporto…where he repulsed and routed an English column…Rodrigo…where he directed the attack and capture of the Bishop’s house…Portier…in command of 72 men… he was attacked at Pedroso del Rey by guerrillas who outnumbered him 3 to 1…he fought valiantly, killed many of the enemy’s men and horses.” ALS, in French, signed, “Duc de Ragusa,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, July 2, 1842. Letter to physicist Andreas von Ettingshausen, thanking him for supplying scientific instruments, specifically a hygrometric thermometer, which he discusses in scientific detail. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds to both, some foxing to the upper left of the document, and light paper loss to the second integral page of the letter from the wax seal. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

513. Eugene Fluckey. Signed book: Thunder Below! Urbana and

Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.5 x 10.25, 444 pages. Signed with a lengthy inscription to Iwo Jima flag raiser Charles W. Lindberg in red ballpoint on the half-title page.

In part: “To Chuck Lindberg…a Super Semper Fi Warrior who served the USA above and beyond the call of duty in WWII as a member of Carlsons Raiders and the Fifth Marine Division participating in all the famed, bloody battles and being one of the Iwo Jima first flag raisers.”

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Admiral Nimitz is in full accord with the Strategic Air Plan for the Pacific” 514. Ira Eaker. Four

World War II-dated typed memos stamped “Secret” and “Confidential,” total of 34 pages, 8.5 x 11, dated between May 16, 1945 and June 3, 1945, consisting of communication between Giles and other Air Corps commanders, primarily Ira Eaker. Two are signed by Eaker, “Ira.” One letter, in part: “I have had an opportunity during the last three weeks to give Admiral Nimitz and his staff some good sales talk on strategic bombing. Admiral Nimitz is in full accord with the Strategic Air Plan for the Pacific… Admiral Nimitz announced…how well pleased he was with the results of the bombing of the Japanese cities.” Another states: “We feel, however, that the highest priority for long range fighters is to protect the long range bombers.” Various storage folds, scattered toning, filing holes, and office notations, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“The engines quit from fuel starvation”

517. Travis Hoover. ALS

signed “Travis Hoover, Col. USAF Ret.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 20, 1994. Letter to an admirer. In part: “You ask me about my feeling during take off from the USS Hornet right behind Gen. Doolittle. No I didn’t feel any extra pressure because he had gotten off so nicely. In fact it bolstered my confidence.

My most memorable experience on the Doolittle Tokyo Raid was when we reached the Japanese occupied China coast and tried to climb and the engines quit from fuel starvation, realizing that was the end of our flight. Equally memorable was my meeting and very close comradeship with Tung Sheng Liu who saved me and my crew from falling into Japanese hands.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

515. John Denton Pinkstone French. Field Marshal (1852–1925)

who commanded the British army on the Western Front during World War I from August 1914 to December 1915.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of French in uniform, by Elliott & Fry of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “French.” In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

516. Isaac Israel Hayes. Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who commanded Satterlee Hospital in Philadelphia during the Civil War. Uncommon handwritten Civil War-dated pass, signed “I. I. Hayes,” one lightly-lined page, 5 x 8, U.S. Army General Hospital letterhead, January 7, 1863. Pass reads, “The Guards will pass the Bearer, Rev. Mr. Henry and friends daily at all hours.” In very good to fine condition, with a vertical fold to left side, a few corner creases, and a uniform shade of toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

518. Marquis de Lafayette. LS in French, signed “Lafayette,”

one page, 7.25 x 8.75, October 5, 1829. Letter to Madame Randall in Paris. In part (translated): “I have received, Madame, a letter from my friend Mr. Colden…Here is what he tells me about your affairs: ‘…I would not have been able to devote the appropriate attention to Mme Randall’s business. I have therefore turned it over to Mr. Charles Patterson’s care, and I put his name on the blank proxy that was given to me. He has both the skill and integrity. I am sure that Mme Randall can count on him to do all that is advisable in her interest.” Intersecting folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and scattered light foxing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 125

519. Mary Custis Lee.

Wife of Robert E. Lee (1808–1873). Scarce original 2.25 x 3.75 hand-tinted carte-de-visite photo,

by M. Milby of Lexington, Virginia, signed along the bottom of the image in black ink, “Mary Custis Lee,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “Mr. Hunt by Mary Custis Lee.” In fine condition, with trimmed top edge and clipped corners. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

520. Lyman L. Lemnitzer.

Seven letters on various military letterheads, dated between 1953 and 1965, each signed at the conclusion, “L. L. Lemnitzer.”

Lemnitzer writes to express gratitude, congratulate appointees, and requests a copy of a photograph taken of him, President Kennedy, and the Mountbatten of Burma at a NATO meeting. Many are attached to a carbon copy of the letter he is responding to. In overall fine condition, with filing holes and pencil notations to most. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“We were cautioned by Doolittle not to tell anyone what we were doing...Since our lives were among those on the lines in case of a security break I am sure that we all followed his instructions”

521. James H. Macia, Jr.

Navigator on plane 14 during the Doolittle Raid (1916–2009). ALS, three pages, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, September 15, 1994. Lengthy letter to an admirer about the Doolittle Raid. In part: “Those of us who were married at the time were permitted to have our wives join us at Eglin. We were cautioned by Doolittle not to tell anyone what we were doing and this applied to wives. Since our lives were among those on the lines in case of a security break I am sure that we all followed his instructions to the letter….My most memorable experience on the mission was the announcement to launch our aircraft…My immediate reaction was that we could never make it and that it was almost certain that I would not survive the day…As the day progressed our prospects improved…but I was never sure that we could make it through safely until we were in the hands of the Chinese military.” In fine condition, with a couple original whiteout corrections to the text.

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The Confederate commander’s final portrait

522. Robert E. Lee. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” signed in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” In very good condition, with slight overall fading to image, some light discoloration along upper edge of image, and first stroke of signature a bit light due to reduced ink flow.

An identical, slightly faded signed carte-de-visite image in civilian attire was sent by Robert E. Lee from Lexington to a woman in Louisiana on January 10, 1870, nine months before his death, according to Roy Meredith in “The Face of Robert E. Lee” (revised edition, 1981). The letter, to Miss Len Campbell, Jackson, Louisiana, in full: “In compliance with your request I send you my Photograph. It is the last that has been taken & is the only kind I have. I wish I had a better.” Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Reaching out to an Academy Award-winning producer on his “survey of the problem of Training Films” 523. George C. Marshall. TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, War Department letterhead, September 10, 1941. Letter to Lt. Colonel Darryl Zanuck. In part: “I signed a letter to you regarding your report to me of August 22d of the result of your survey of the problem of Training Films…I want to tell you informally that I was much impressed with the extent and thoroughness of your survey and the resume of your proposals…There is no question as to the value of the films and there is every necessity that this service be built up and handled in the most efficient manner possible.” In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge and a couple of creases. Like other Hollywood studio heads, Zanuck was commissioned a Colonel in the Army Signal Corps and served until 1944. His 20th Century Fox Studio produced some of the greatest World War II films ever made, including The Longest Day and Twelve O’Clock High. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

General McAuliffe sends an admirer his infantry division’s patch 524. Anthony McAuliffe. TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 7 x 10.5, 103d Infantry Division letterhead, May 25, 1945. Letter to an admirer. In full: “In accordance with your request, I am herewith enclosing a shoulder patch of the 103d (Cactus) Infantry Division for your album.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases and toning, and a rusty paperclip impression to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the shoulder patch referenced in the letter, and the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Unhappily relieved of his military duties and ready to challenge Lincoln in the election of 1864, the Union general prepares his cutting Report on the Army of the Potomac 525. George B. McClellan. War-dated ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date, [but penned in January 1864 based on its content]. Letter to Edwin Bartlett. In full: “Your kind note inviting me to attend your Whist party reached me this afternoon. I am very busy just now in writing against time–being engaged in preparing a Chapter on Western Virginia to accompany the New York Edition of my Report, so that I fear it will not be in my power to avail myself of your kindness. Mrs. McC unites with me in kindest regards to Mrs Bartlett & yourself.

With my sincere thanks for your thoughtfulness.”

After Lincoln removed him from command in 1863, McClellan was ordered to report to Trenton, New Jersey and await orders that would never come. While there, he feverishly wrote a lengthy report ‘On the Organization and Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac.’ Rushing to finish before publication in February of 1864—the same year he ran against Lincoln in the presidential election—McClellan declines an invitation from friend and New York merchant Edwin Bartlett.

Upon its release, a harsh review in the Atlantic Monthly called the report ‘a political manifesto, and not only that, but an attack on the administration which appointed him to the command, supported him with all its resources, and whose only fault it was not sooner to discover his incapacity to conduct aggressive political movements.’ A fine war-dated letter from the erstwhile General-in-Chief written as he prepared his campaign against President Lincoln. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Vast, 158 item, militaria collection of officers and pilots 526. Military History. Large collection of approximately 158 items, consisting of books, magazines, letters, signatures, FDCs, photos, and other formats, signed by many admirals, generals, pilots, and others. Highlights include items signed by Norman Sterrie, Admiral James D. ‘Jig Dog,’ Robert M. Elder, Edwin P. Ramsey, Tony LeVier, Leon Frankel, John Glenn, James Edmundson, Robert B. Carney, Norman Appold, Lauris Norstad, and Noel Gayler. In overall fine condition. A more comprehensive list is available online at rrauction.com. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

527. R. A. J. Montgomerie. English

rear-admiral (1855–1908) who served in the Egyptian war and conducted the bombardment of Puerto Cabello in 1903. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Montgomerie in his military uniform, by W. & D. Downey of London, signed on the reverse in black ink, “R. A. J. Montgomerie, Zanzibar, 16.9.90.” Light scattered marks and soiling to the image, and some light foxing to the reverse, otherwise fine condition RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

528. Chester Nimitz. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To George L. Coleman, Best wishes—Chester Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” In very good condition, with scattered silvering, a few spots of toning, small area of staining to facial area, and some irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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529. Mountbatten of Burma. Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 9.5 fulllength photo of a young Mountbatten in full dress uniform, by Kay Wrightson, signed in fountain pen, “Dickie M, October 1921.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1950 telegram, signed in type “Dickie Mountbatten,” and a first edition hardcover copy of Mountbatten: Eighty Years in Pictures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

While leading the blockade of Toulon aboard the Victory, Nelson thanks an officer honoring his brother, “a real act of charity to a clergy man’s Widow and son” 530. Horatio Nelson. Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost his life. ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 18, 1803.

While aboard the Victory, Nelson writes a letter of thanks to Sir William Fawcett. In full: “I have to return you many thanks for the fulfillment of your kind promise in giving your vote for the…Scholarship to my relation. Nelson it was I can assure you a real act of charity to a clergy man’s Widow and son, and I feel truly sensible of your goodness on the occasion and I hope someday soon I shall be able to return you my personal thanks (in peace) and be able to show to you how much I am Desr Sir William your obd svt.” Letter is affixed to an identical size sheet. Repairs to complete separations along intersecting folds, one vertical fold touching a single letter of signature, and scattered toning and soiling, otherwise very good condition.

Sir William Fawcett (1727–1804) was a longtime soldier who eventually served as Adjutant-General to the Forces. At the time he received this letter, he was serving as Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Given the letter’s timing, as well as Nelson writing “a clergy man’s Widow and son,” one can certainly assume that Nelson is talking about about his younger brother, the Rev. Suckling Nelson, Several months earlier, Britain had declared war on France, and Nelson was appointed Commanderin-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet and became captain of the HMS Victory. His flagship and fleet were then responsible for the blockade of the French fleet at Toulon.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

531. George S. Patton. Hand-

addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.5, with Patton’s signature incorporated to the addressee, “Mr. Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., Cal.,” and postmarked in West Point, New York, on February 17, 1909. In fine condition, with some mild soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

532. John J. Pershing. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Hotel de Crillon, Paris letterhead, August 21, 1931.

Letter to General Vanderbilt. In part: “It will give me great pleasure to act as Chairman of the Honorary Committee of the ball as you request.” In fine condition, with an office stamp to blank second integral page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

533. Matthew Perry.

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, March 22, 1849. Letter to his nephew, James DeWolf Perry. In part, “I returned last Evening from Washington. While there, indeed immediately upon my arrival, I took steps to further the business in reference to which you wrote me and on calling on Mr. Green [sic] he informed me that he had received letters assuring him that you had withdrawn your application and no longer had any intention of urging your claims. If I mistake not he said that one of the letters giving this information was from Mr. Bullock…It would have given me much pleasure to render my poor aid, but after the declaration by Mr. Green [sic] I thought it useless to go further.” Intersecting folds, some showthrough from writing on opposing sides, and a lightly trimmed right edge and slight paper loss to second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of drafts from James DeWolf Perry to his uncle and Senator Albert C. Greene, requesting help in obtaining the post of Collector for the Port of Bristol, Rhode island, and a copy of a different response by Matthew Perry. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Pulled from the battlefields of Tennessee to await orders that would never come, the disgraced Union general is thankful for a much-needed friendly word 534. William S. Rosecrans. Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of

victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. War-dated ALS signed “W. S. Rosecrans, Majr Gen,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, March 30, 1865. Letter to a New York editor. In full: “I was about to say friend—as I so esteem you not having the opportunity to call and say it to you in person. I cannot leave the city without dropping you a line to thank you for the many friendly things you have said and written to defend from unjust assaults the services and character of your fellow country man, and friend.” Letter is inlaid to a 7 x 10 off-white sheet. In fine condition.

Though ‘Old Rosy’ was a gifted tactician and highly respected general among his men, he lost the support of U. S. Grant midway through the Civil War when he made a fatal mistake at the Battle of Chickamauga. With 16,000 Union soldiers lost and Chattanooga opened up to Confederate attacks under Bragg, Grant relieved Rosecrans from his duties. Widely considered a disappointment and a failure, he was reassigned to Missouri and left awaiting orders that never came; after years of resentment, he eventually resigned his commission in the army in 1867. Grateful for the support of a New York editor, the disgraced general sent this kind note as his ambitions of military greatness were coming to a close. An excellent war-dated letter from a one-time integral part of the Union forces. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

535. William S. Rosecrans. ALS signed “W. S. Rosecrans,” one page, 4.5 x 7, October 11, 1891. Letter to to Secretary of the Interior John Willock Noble. In full: “My old friend W. P. Walsh, born and raised in Cincinnati, O, now, and for years past, a resident of Hot Springs Arkansas and Mayor of the place at one time, called to see me. He is of honest stock and bears an unchallenged name for integrity and honor.

You can trust him.” Intersecting folds, some light brushes to the ink, and a pencil notation to the top, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

537. Carl Schurz. ALS signed “C. Schurz,” one page, 5 x 7.75, 536. Alexander Scammell. Ink signature, “I am with the greatest

Respect your Most Obedt & very Humble Servt, Alexd Scammell, AGl,” on an off-white 7.5 x 1.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter to General Wayne. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, a professionally repaired tear to the left side slightly affecting the sentiment, a couple of tiny pinholes, and some show-through from writing to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hamburg-American Packet Company invitation card, June 2, 1890.

Invitation to Secretary of the Interior John Willock Noble. In full: “I should be very much pleased if you could favor us with your presence at the luncheon on the Normannia and the inspection of that fine specimen of naval architecture. There will be neither speechmaking nor any other ceremony,—simply an informal friendly meeting.” Front bears a printed invitation to the event. Vertical and horizontal folds, a diagonal crease to the upper right of the front of the card, and a few trivial brushes to the text. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Sherman endorses the promotion of a heroic officer who “crossed an open field in the face of two batteries and two regiments of Infantry” to save a wounded soldier 538. William T. Sherman. Civil War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. G. Comdg,” on the reverse of the second page of a two-page ALS by Colonel Jno. Corse, dated July 30, 1863. Corse’s letter reads, “I respectfully recommend that 2d Lt. Geo. W. Holmes Co. A. be commissioned as Capt of Co. K. vice Cowles resigned; for conspicuous gallantry on the field before Jackson Miss. on the 16th inst. Lt. Holmes crossed an open field in the face of two batteries and two regiments of Infantry and with a Copl & two privates bore the body of Capt. Minton to a place of safety. For this act of heroism in connection with his uniform good conduct in the various actions during the advance on Jackson Miss.

I respectfully request that he be transferred and commissioned as above recommended.” On the reverse of the second page, Sherman writes, “approve the within and recommend the promotion asked for the reasons assigned by Genl Corse.” Another panel on the reverse of the second page bears an endorsement from General Hugh Ewing which reads, “Approved & respectfully forwarded Hugh Ewing Brig Gen Comdg Div.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to endorsed page, small ink notation touching a single letter of Sherman’s endorsement, expected folds and handling wear, and tape reinforcement to hinge. An intriguing and graphic war-dated endorsement. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

539. William T. Sherman. Original 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Sherman in uniform, by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General, 1888.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 13. Scattered creases and soiling, a spot of surface loss to the upper right, and some mild silvering, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

540. William T. Sherman. One of Sherman’s embossed visiting cards, 4 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General 1889.” In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling and mounting remnants to embossed side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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541. William T. Sherman. Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Col. J. M. Bacon for $40.00, September 9, 1882. Endorsed by Bacon on the reverse, “Jno. M. Bacon.” In fine condition, with mild toning to the borders, expected cancellation cuts repaired on the reverse, slightly affecting the signature, and a trivial ding to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

543. Lew Wallace. Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as

the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. ALS, one page, 6 x 7.5, Crawfordsville, April 5, 1886. Letter to a business associate. In part: “Glad to hear of your success. This as much on your account as my own. April the 16th will suit me for the appearance in Lafayette, if it will you. Consider it, and let me know, that I may fix my list accordingly. It will give you ample time to double the assurance of success. I repeat again, don’t let me have to take any money out of your pocket.” In fine condition, with light toning from previous display and a lightly trimmed bottom edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“On November 7 his troops crossed the Mississippi river and fought the battle of Belmont Missouri, the opposing force being commanded by General U. S. Grant” 544. Joseph Wheeler. Confederate major general (1836–1906),

known as “Fightin’ Joe,” who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Three items: ALS, signed “Joseph Wheeler,” one page, 7 x 8.5, April 14, 1903. Letter of response to Col. James Dunkins. In part, “I will start at work & do best I can on sketch of Gen. Polk. How many words would you recommend.”; and an unsigned right page handwritten manuscript, 8.5 x 15, no date. Manuscript reads, in small part, “On November 7 his troops crossed the Mississippi river and fought the battle of Belmont Missouri, the opposing force being commanded by General U. S. Grant. The advance of the federal forces from Paducah compelled the retirement of Gen. Polk’s troops from Columbus…At the battle of Shiloh Gen. Polk commanded the First Army Corps.” In very good condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, and tape reinforcement to horizontal folds of manuscript. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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545. Atomic Bomb MB $150

546. Enola Gay MB $100

549. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets

550. Fighter Aces

553. Flying Tigers MB $100

554. Joe and Donna Wild Foss

557. Japanese Surrender

558. Hiroo Onoda

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

547. Enola Gay MB $200

548. Enola Gay and Bock’s Car

551. Fighter Aces

552. Fighter Aces

MB $100

555. Iwo Jima MB $100

559. Franz von Hipper MB $100

MB $200

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556. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg MB $100

560. World War II Commanders MB $100

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space & aviation 561. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8

x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in his space suit posing against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edward Pinto, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

562. Buzz Aldrin.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin with the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

565. Buzz Aldrin. A flown piece of the Columbia’s Com-

mand Module gold Kapton foil. Mounted to the 11 x 8.5 sheet telling the story of the flight and a complete description of the material’s role on the spacecraft, nicely signed in black ink by Aldrin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

563. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

564. Buzz Aldrin. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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566. Buzz Aldrin. ANS on one of Aldrin’s 3.5 x 2 Starbuzz LLC

business cards, no date. Brief note written vertically on the front of his business card reads, “Please give the courtesy of listening to Adam Stolpen on my behalf.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and a few slight brushes to text. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

567. Buzz Aldrin.

Signed book: Encounter with Tiber. Limited edition of 1500 copies (this copy No. 816).

Nashville: FlatSigned Press, 2005. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 563 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the limitation page. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

568. Apollo 10. Color 8 x

10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, signed in black felt tip

by Tom Stafford, and signed in black ballpoint by John Young. In very good condition, with creases and tape remnants to the lower border, and the Cernan and Stafford signatures light but legible.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

570. Apollo 11. Extremely desirable, uninscribed color satin-finish

10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their space suits against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins and in black ballpoint by Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition, with image a bit on the dark side due to its being printed from a slide.

The original owner had the image transferred in 1986 from a set of GAF Pana-vue educational slides entitled ‘A Step Into the Universe,’ and printed on Fuji photo paper. Neil Armstrong’s signature was acquired at his home in Lebanon, Ohio, June 1986 after his return from Washington following his involvement with the Rogers Commission Report, and the Collins and Aldrin signatures were procured through mail that same year. Apollo 11 uninscribed photos represent one of the most coveted prizes of autograph collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Neil, Buzz, and Mike recognize ‘Flight’ following their history-making journey 569. Apollo 11. Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the Apollo 11 prime crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background, affixed to a 12 x 10.5 mount, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mount, “To Cliff Charlesworth–With our sincere appreciation for your friendship and your professional performance as our ‘flight’ Neil Armstrong,” and “Michael Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” with Armstrong adding “Apollo 11,” next to Aldrin’s signature. Light surface impression to upper left background of image, mild uniform fading to photo, as well as signatures and inscriptions, but all still completely legible, and a bit of mild toning to mount, otherwise fine condition. Photo was originally acquired from the Lousma Family collection.

The Apollo 11 crew had good reason to thank Charlesworth for his friendship and “professional performance” as he served as a NASA flight director for the first moon landing. In his capacity as flight director for the Manned Spacecraft Center at Houston from 1962 to 1970, he was ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to mankind’s most important spaceflight. He also served as director for Gemini 11, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8. Charlesworth died in 1991. Sincere admiration from Apollo 11 to one of the forgotten heroes who made their mission a success. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Crew-signed Beta cloth patch 571. Apollo 11. A 6 x 5.75 swatch of Beta

cloth, bearing a printed 3.25-inch diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed above the emblem in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” and in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In fine condition, with Armstrong’s signature slightly faded and a shade or two light, but still completely legible. Beta cloth is a type of fireproof woven fiber cloth used in the manufacturing of the space suit. Designed by Frederick S. Dawn, a scientist who worked with the Dow-Corning Company, the fabric was made to withstand temperatures exceeding 650°C and was used in all NASA space suits following the deadly launchpad fire of Apollo 1. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Steve Zarelli. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

“To Hazel, our Girl Friday—and every other day…with sincere appreciation from the crew of Apollo 15”

572. Apollo 15. Color 9.5 x 7.25 photo of Dave Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, affixed to its original 12 x 9.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip “To Hazel, our Girl Friday—and every other day—This was possible because of your tireless dedication and capable support. With sincere appreciation from the crew of Apollo 15. Jim Irwin,” and “Al Worden,” and “Dave Scott.” Moderate noticeable horizontal crazing to photo, and some light staining and surface loss to edges of mount, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 136 | December 12, 2012 | SPACE & AVIATION

573. Apollo 11: Armstrong and Collins. Neat color hologram postcard of the lunar and command module orbiting the moon, 5.75 x 4, with small images of the crew on the reverse, signed on the reverse next to their respective images, “Neil Armstrong,” and “Michael Collins.”

Postcard also bears an Edwin E. Aldrin autopen signature. Reverse also bears a Cape Canaveral, June 20, 1969, cancellation. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

574. Apollo-Soyuz. Two commemorative covers, one with a stamped cachet honoring the ApolloSoyuz mission, signed in blue ink

by Deke Slayton and in black ink by Vance Brand, and also bearing an autopen signature of Tom Stafford; and a cover with a color cachet honoring the mission, signed in blue ink by Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov.

In fine condition, with a small typed address and stamp to one cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

575. Neil Armstrong.

Iconic color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his spacesuit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Charles Murphy—Neil Armstrong.”

In fine condition, with trivial dings to corner tips and a light paperclip impression to the top. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

577. Neil Armstrong.

Exceptional felt tip signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Consignor notes signature was acquired in 1991.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

578. Neil Armstrong. Very

nice uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted prizes in the entire field of space collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“It has just come to my attention that you have attained the rank of Eagle Scout…I believe that you will find it to be one of the most memorable accomplishments of your life” 576. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, October

8, 1987. Congratulatory letter to an Eagle Scout. In full: “It has just come to my attention that you have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations! You can be justifiably proud of this achievement. I believe that you will find it to be one of the most memorable accomplishments of your life. You have been helped along the way by many others in Scouting. Now it is your responsibility to help others, even to a greater extent than before. I’m certain that you will meet this new challenge. Again, congratulations and all good wishes from a fellow Eagle.” Uniform mild toning over text and signature from previous display and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Scouting played an important role in Armstrong’s early years, and for a while he would send a congratulatory letter to new Eagle Scouts. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Holographic Apollo 11 postcard from the first man on the moon 581. Neil Armstrong. Neat

“With thanks for your years on contributions to Apollo” 579. Neil Armstrong. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in a jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To John—With thanks for your years on contributions to Apollo—Neil Armstrong.” In very good condition, with creasing to edges and corners and mild horizontal rippling. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

color hologram postcard of the lunar and command module orbiting the moon, 5.75 x 4, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Armstrong. Reverse also bears a US ten-cent airmail ‘Lunar Landing’ issue and Cape Canaveral June 20, 1969 canecellation stamp.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope, addressed in Armstrong’s hand. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

580. Neil Armstrong. TLS

signed “Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, January 19, 1973. Letter to John Lockyer at Deutsch Relays.

In full: “Thanks for the kind note over the holidays.

I’m glad to hear that everyone is ‘thinking clean’ at Deutsch. If you’re having any problems with our cooperative arrangement please let me know. I’d like to hope the relationship will grow stronger as time goes by. All the best for ‘73.”

Uniform toning from previous display, rusty paperclip marks to top edge, and an office stamp to bottom, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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582. Neil Armstrong. Program from the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America 1978 Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on May 22, 1978, at the Galleria Plaza Hotel, signed inside on his full page image and biography in blue ballpoint. Armstrong was present as the keynote speaker. Light toning and foxing to covers and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Super scarce Armstrong personal check 583. Neil Armstrong. Extremely rare personal check, 6 x

2.75, filled out and signed by Armstrong, “Neil A. Armstrong,” payable to United Way for $200.00, August 24, 1987. In fine condition, with a trivial pencil notation to left edge and light show-through from stamps on reverse. Just the second Armstrong check we have offered in over 30 years. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

587. Astronauts. Four hardcover books: Encounter with Tiber, signed on the title page by Buzz Aldrin; The Last Man on the Moon, signed and inscribed on the title page by Gene Cernan; Lost Moon, signed on the title page by James Lovell; and John Glenn, A Memoir, signed and inscribed on the half-title page by Glenn. In overall fine condition, with scattered wear to dust jackets. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

584. Neil Armstrong. Two items: one brief ANS in pencil on a light green 3 x 3 Post-it note, in full: “Jerry—Here is Part 2, Neil”; and one ballpoint signature, “Neil,” on a 3.5 x 4.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 585. Neil Armstrong. ANS in pen-

cil, signed “Neil,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 5.75, no date.

In full: “If you need help, call Janet!” In fine condition, with a single horizontal fold and trimmed top edge.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

588. Felix Baumgartner.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Baumgartner flashing a victory sign from the ground after his record-breaking sky dive, signed in person in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in person specialist Mike Wehrmann. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

589. Alan Bean. Color 8 x

586. Neil Armstrong. Uncommon cursive ballpoint signature, “Neil A. Armstrong, 3-18-88,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 slip clipped from the conclusion of a document. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

10 NASA photo of Bean posing next to a lunar lander during training, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edward, best wishes, Alan Bean.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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590. Alan Bean.

594. Gene Cernan. Color satin-

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean by Endeavor, the LM in the background, signed in blue felt tip, “Endeavor and Me Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan in the lunar rover in front of the LM, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to lower left corner. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

591. Alan Bean.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean working on the lunar surface, signed in gold ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

595. Gene Cernan. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last Man on Moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

592. Scott Carpenter.

Signed book: For Spacious Skies. First edition. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc., 2002.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 370 pages.

Signed on the title page in black ink by Carpenter, and also signed and inscribed to Bobbi Slayton on the title page by co-author Kristen Stoever. In fine condition, with scattered light wear to dustjacket. Accompanied by a 2003 TLS from Stoever to Bobbi Slayton. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

593. Gene Cernan. Color 10 x

8 NASA photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Edward, with my very best wishes, Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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596. Michael Collins.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Mike Collins.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

597. Michael Collins. Signed book:

Carrying the Fire.

40th Anniversary edition. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2009. Paperback, 5.5 x 8.25, 478 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

602. Gordon Cooper. Satin-finish 10

598. Michael Collins. Color

x 8 photo of Cooper seated alone at a table during a press conference, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Faith 7 pre-flight press conference 2-8-63, Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of Collins from 1963, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a couple light creases and surface marks to top edge.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

599. Charles Conrad.

603. Gordon Cooper. Un-

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Conrad during training for the Apollo 12 mission, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

common color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper posing with a globe, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Original 7 Mercury Astronaut.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

604. Gordon Cooper. Color satin-finish

600. Gordon Cooper.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 fulllength photo of Cooper in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Faith 7, May 1963.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

10 x 8 photo of recovery training, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo 10 Back Up Recovery Training, Gordon Cooper, Commander.” A surface ding slightly affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

601. Gordon Cooper.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his space suit and helmet and shrouded in mist, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper original 7 Mercury astronaut.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

605. Charlie Duke. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the lift-off of Apollo 16, signed in black felt tip, “Riding on Fire, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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606. Charlie Duke. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag, signed in silver ink, “Location, location, location, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

607. Charlie Duke. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke in his white spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

608. Amelia Earhart. Fountain pen signature, “Amelia M. Earhart,”

on an off-white 5.25 x 7 sheet of Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts’ stationery. Also signed by Lou ‘Slim’ Gordon and W. L. ‘Bill’ Stultz. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and some scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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609. Werner Franz and Robert Buchanan. Cardstock 10 x 8

photo of the Hindenburg in flight, signed in black felt tip by Werner Franz; and a 6 x 4 cardstock photo of the zeppelin, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Justin, Robert C. Buchanan, Civilian ground crew, May 6, 1937.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

610. Gemini 4. TLS signed

“James A. McDivitt” and “Edward H. White II,” one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, undated but received September 28, 1965. Letter to a German admirer. In full: “On behalf of all the people who contributed to GT-4, we accept your good wishes and thank you for your interest in manned space flight activities. We worked and trained from the time of our selection in 1962 just for this moment, but our experience in GT-4 was well worth the long wait. It has been an honor and a privilege to take part in this flight.” In fine condition, with ink notations to the lower border by the original recipient. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

611. John Glenn. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Glenn in his Mercury helmet, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of creases to top right.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

616.

Fred Haise. Two color

612. John Glenn. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Haise in his spacesuit, each signed in black felt tip, one, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and the other, “Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Enterprise CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

617. Hindenberg: Werner Franz. Survivor of the Hindenburg,

613. John Glenn.

Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Glenn onboard Friendship 7, signed in black felt tip. Some dings and creasing to the top and bottom borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

614. John Glenn.

Glossy 11 x 8 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of Glenn outside the Friendship 7 capsule, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

who was serving as a 14-year-old cabin boy on the airship. Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Hindenburg prior to the explosion, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

618. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8

NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Wolfgang, Jim Irwin,” with photo also bearing a pre-printed sentiment. In fine condition, with some light corner creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program” 615. Gus Grissom. TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Space Task Group letterhead, August 29, 1961. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart-warming to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program. We are very proud of our recent success and as this is just the beginning, we’re looking forward to the next steps with much enthusiasm.”

Light scattered creases, various blocks of toning, and binder dings to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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620. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8 cardstock NASA photo of Irwin at the

Hadley-Apennine landing site, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin,” below a pre-printed sentiment. In fine condition, with trivial surface marks and soiling. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Lindbergh press tag with Guggenheim provenance

621. Gene Kranz. Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one color, each

signed in black felt tip or gold ink by Kranz. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

624. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: We. First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed on the second free end page in black ink, “Charles A. Lindbergh.”

Page also bears an ink notation of provenance which reads “Original autograph given me by Irving Putnam…one autograph over [sic] of the large paper edition of 1000 copies signed by author. This book is a first edition given me by Mr. Putnam before publication date.

Sept 12/1927, J. W. Corrigan.” Autographic condition: A couple light creases, adhesive residue to left edge and a bit of scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: G/None. Blue clothcovered boards with gilt titles; edges worn, with small tears in cloth at corners and spine-ends; slightly yellowed and soiled; front hinge cracked, with first four pages detached; discoloration along hinge where pages were likely taped in; first few gatherings loose; small piece of non-archival tape to front pastedown (where an ad for the book was taped in; ad now laid in); rear hinge starting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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625. Charles Lindbergh. Original blue press pass, 3 x 3, for the July 22, 1927, Aviator’s Celebration, held in Boston, Massachusetts, signed in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” Accompanied by a March 16, 1928, TLS from the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, Inc., stating “Colonel Lindbergh was in the office today and he autographed the press tag for Mr. Daily.” In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

626. Charles Lindbergh.

629. Ken Mattingly. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “With best wishes, Ken Mattingly.”

In fine condition, with just the faintest remnants of a carefully removed inscription. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Composite French postcard with an oval portrait of Lindbergh and an artist’s rendition of the Spirit of St. Louis in flight, signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

627. James Lovell.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

628. James Lovell. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The Mercury astronauts assemble for Glenn’s 1962 launch 630. Mercury 7. Off-white envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed in blue and

black ink, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Donald K. Slayton,” and “Leroy S. Cooper, Jr.” Envelope is postmarked February 20, 1962, Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, the date of Glenn’s launch. In fine condition, with a small return address label affixed to the bottom right corner. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

631. Mercury Astronauts. Three FDCs, with various cachets, each signed in ink or ballpoint by a different Mercury astronaut. Signers are: Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, and John Glenn. In fine condition, with a typed address to Slayton’s cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

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Vintage sketches of the Mercury astronauts done by a NASA employee and signed by their subjects, including “poor subject” John Glenn 632. Mercury 7. Six original vintage pencil

signatures of the Mercury astronauts drawn by NASA employee Ruth Johnston, all taken from the astronauts’ original NASA portraits. Each sketch is on an individual off-white 7 x 9.25 sheet and is signed in ink by the astronaut pictured, with a couple adding inscriptions. Signers are: “W. M. Schirra, Jr.,” “To Mrs. Ruth Johnston—Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Gordon Cooper,” “To Miss Johnson [sic], many thanks—Scott Carpenter,” “Regards to Ruth Johnston, Gus Grissom,” and “5/31/62 Best regards to Ruth Johnston—excellent sketch—poor subject—J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Each sketch is individually matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. Also included is an unsigned incomplete sketch of Deke Slayton.

In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and rippling. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Johnston’s daughter, which reads, “My mother, Ruth Johnston worked for NASA starting 1961. While she was with NASA she pencil sketched 6 astronauts pictures from their original photos…She had a love for painting and pencil sketching…The 6 astronauts…were very impressed and happy with her sketches and signed them for her.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

633. Mercury Astronauts. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in their space suits, signed in blue and black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Gordon Cooper, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, and Deke Slayton, and in blue ballpoint by Wally Schirra. Image a bit dark and heavy contrast to Schirra’s very light signature, otherwise fine condition. In 1986, the original owner had the image transferred from a set of GAF Pana-vue educational slides titled ‘A Step Into the Universe,” and printed on Fuji photo paper. Later that same year, the six living Mercury 7 astronaut’s signatures (not including Gus Grissom, who had perished in the Apollo 1 fire) were procured through the mail. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

634. Mercury Astronauts. FDC bearing a Project Mercury

postage stamp, signed in black ink, “Best regards—J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Robert R. Gilruth,” and “A. B. Shepard,” and blue ink, “Virgil I. Grissom.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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635. Edgar Mitchell. Satin-fin-

ish 8 x 10 photo of Mitchell walking on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

636. Edgar Mitchell. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell in his white spacesuit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th Man on the Moon, Apollo 14.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

639. NASA Flight Controllers. Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one of the launch of Apollo 11, the other an image of Neil Armstrong’s footprint on the moon, each signed in black felt tip by Gene Kranz, Chris Kraft, Glynn Lunney, and Gerry Griffin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

637. Edgar Mitchell. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell with the flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “In the Fra Mauro Highlands of the moon with Apollo 14, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP 2/5/71.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Superb collection of 10 moonwalkers

First four moonwalkers

638. Moonwalkers. Collection of 10 signed photos, various fin-

640. Moonwalkers. Unique collage made from an 8.25 x 10.75 color

ishes, one 8 x 10 and nine 10 x 8, including two NASA photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective moonwalker pictured. Signers are: Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, John Young, Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt, and Gene Cernan. In fine condition, with a few light creases to Cernan’s photo. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

map of the moon’s surface, complete with affixed clipped photographs and mission emblems, signed in ink and felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, and Alan Bean. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to Aldrin’s and Bean’s signatures, and light contrast to Armstrong’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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645. Wally Schirra. DS, signed

“W. M. Schirra, Jr,” one page, 8 x 5, March 29, 1961. Maintenance report signed twice by Schirra, once under “Exceptional Release” and once under “Pilot’s Signature,” for an F-106A training at Langley AFB in Virginia.

Document is stapled to a two-page discrepancy report, listing problems, who discovered them and who corrected and inspected. Expected wear and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

641. Sally Ride. Color 8 x

10 NASA photo of Ride with a shuttle model behind her, signed in black felt tip, “Merry Christmas! Sally K. Ride.”

In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

642. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham. Color

semi-glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of a coast line taken from orbit during Apollo 7, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

643. Wally Schirra.

646. Harrison Schmitt. Signed

book: Return to the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Copernicus Books, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 335 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink, “Harrison H. Schmitt.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

647. Rusty Schweickart. Color sat-

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra posing in his spacesuit before a wall-sized world map and a model of the Mercury capsule, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

in-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schweickart on his spacewalk with Earth in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9, EVA, 1969.”

In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks and spotting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

644. Wally Schirra. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra and Shepard on Gemini 6 launch day, signed in blue felt tip, “Relaxing with Al Shepard before GT-6 launch, Wally Schirra, CDR.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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648. Dave Scott. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Scott in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, 7th Man on the Moon, Apollo 15.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

649. Dave Scott.

653. Guenter Wendt. Two satinfinish photos: a color 10 x 8 photo of the launch crew of MA-6, signed in black felt tip by Wendt; and a 10 x 8 group photo signed in black felt tip, “Mercury preparation crew on pad 5, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “7th Man on the Moon, Dave Scott, Apollo 15.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

650. Dave Scott. Color

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Scott performing his EVA during the Apollo 9 mission, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

651. Alan Shepard.

654. Guenter Wendt. Glossy

10 x 8 photo of Wendt in front of the Apollo 13 capsule, signed in black felt tip, “Preparing Apollo 13 Guenter F. Wendt P a d l e a d e r. ” I n very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

655. Guenter Wendt.

Gold ink signature, “Alan Shepard,” on a black 4 x 1.75 card. Matted with a photo of Shepard on the moon to an overall size of 14 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Friendship 7 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “Friendship 7 launch, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

652. Igor Sikorsky. Pioneer aviation engineer (1889–1972) who developed the first four-engine airplane and the first modern helicopter to be put into widespread use. Program celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sikorsky Aircraft, March 5, 1963, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed on the first page in blue ballpoint, “With kindest personal regards of I. Sikorsky, March 28, 1963.” In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

656. Guenter Wendt.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt with Ham the chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip, “‘Ham,’ America’s first chimp in space, Guenter Wendt, Padleader.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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657. Guenter Wendt. Two satin-

finish photos: one color 8 x 10 photo of Wendt near the Liberty Bell 7 capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Guenter F. Wendt, Project Mercury Padleader”; and one 10 x 8 group photo, signed in black felt tip, “Mercury preparation crew on Pad 5, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

660. John Young. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing in

his Space Shuttle space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edward A. Pinto, Best wishes, John Young.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

658. Orville Wright. Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Chester L. Vittitow for $5.50, January 24, 1917. In very good condition, with a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, expected cancellation holes and bank notations, and a couple brushes to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

659. Chuck Yeager. Color

Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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limited edition 17 x 11 print of Yeager’s Glamorous Glennis, numbered #293/1000, signed in pencil.

In fine condition. Pre-certified

661. John Young.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

art & literature 662. Ansel Adams. Felt tip

665. Ansel Adams. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Adams in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with tape remnants to reverse of three edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

signature, “Ansel Adams,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lined notepad sheet. In fine condition, with binding holes to the left border and trivial toning to the edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

663. Alexander Archipenko.

Ukrainian abstract sculpture (1887–1964). Archipenko veered away from the traditional form of neo-classical sculpture to implement the use of negative space to depict the human form, allowing for multiple, simultaneous views of his work. ALS in French signed “A. Archipenko,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 22, 1963. Archipenko writes to a gallery owner agreeing to meet him.

Intersecting folds, one passing through a single letter of the signature, light creasing, some trivial toning, and a pencil notation to the top right corner, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

666. Gertrude Atherton. American writer

(1857–1948) and feminist. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 photo affixed to its original mount to an overall size of 6 x 8, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink.

In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges.

RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Choice cabinet photo of The Ugly Duckling author 664. Hans Christian Andersen.

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Exceptional original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by G. E. Hansen of Copenhagen, showing a full-length image of Andersen seated at a small table, a book in his right hand, inscribed on the reverse in Danish to G. Bentley Esq., and signed “Hans Christian Andersen.” A couple creases and surface impressions to top left corner of image, and a few minor creases and light soiling to reverse, with one crease touching middle name of signature, otherwise fine condition.

Andersen is quite uncommon in signed images, particularly of this size, condition, and quality. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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667. W. H. Auden. BritishAmerican poet (1907–1973) best known for such classic verses as ‘September 1, 1939’ and ‘The Age of Anxiety’ and for his musical collaborations with composer Benjamin Britten. ALS signed “Wystan Auden,” one page on a government postcard, 3.25 x 5.5, postmarked July 26, 1940. Letter to Marian Green of Riverdale, New York. In part: “As you will see I am in the country where I shall be until the end of August. But if you are in N.Y. in the fall or are coming up this way before that, I should be very glad to see and hear news.” In very good condition, with heavy scattered creases, some affecting the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 668. Enid Bagnold.

British author and playwright (1889–1981) best known for the 1935 story, National Velvet, which was filmed in 1944 with Elizabeth Taylor.

ALS, twice-signed “Enid Bagnold,” one page both sides on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, personal letterhead, February 23, 1963. Letter regarding a photograph. In part: “I do apologize for this I know I am 73—This was taken last year & it looks all faked up—But it isn’t—I am dismayed—all the same.” Signed once on the front and once at the conclusion. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression and a pencil notation to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

670. James M. Barrie. Scottish author and

dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 4 x 6, Black Lake Cottage letterhead, September 6, 1905. Letter to the editor of The Christian Commonwealth. In full: “I thank you for your letter; but, as it happens, other arrangements prevent my doing as you kindly suggest.” In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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671. James M. Barrie. Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937)

best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Egerton House letterhead, April 4, 1907. Letter of thanks in Barrie’s difficult to decipher hand. In part: “I thank you heartily for your letter about my play and for the kind thoughts that prompted you to write it. I wish I could do as you suggest about giving permission…to publish exhibits.” Scattered creases, some light toning, and a light brush to signature, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

672. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi.

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Precise ink signature, “For autograph, F. Bartholdi,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 card. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

673. Cecil Beaton.

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Reddish House letterhead, no date. Letter to “Arnold.” In part: “I’ve been to London for 3 days—I have been to 3 plays—so I feel much happier—However how long will it last?” In fine condition, with some show-through from a letter in another hand on the reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exceedingly rare signature from the Wizard of Oz author 674. L. Frank Baum. American author (1856–1919) best

known for the children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To my old army friend— Millicent Barst—as an evidence of my steadfast affection, L. Frank Baum,” on an off-white 6.75 x 7 sheet. In very good condition, with scattered toning, soiling, and foxing, small chips and tears to left and right edges, and trimmed top and bottom edges. Without question one of the most sought-after literary autographs. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

675. Cecil Beaton. ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 8 x 10, no date. Letter to “Francis.” In part: “I have been busy up to a point and have now put an end to sudden inquiries. Yet it still goes on & I have very little temptation to go out or become irritated.” Intersecting folds, light scattered creases, and some soiling to the right border, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 676. Cecil Beaton.

Collection of five ALSs, two in pencil, three signed “Cecil,” one signed “Mr. B.,” and one unsigned, all one page, both sides, all to Anita and/or John.

Beaton talks about life in London, his work, and films he has seen. One letter, in part: “I believe that Ray Long thinks that what I do on purpose is done out of incompetence...I did several sketches for this illustration— some made up out of my own head with the points about the figure that I thought interesting, typical, or amusing rather exaggerated...Long says...the shoes don’t look like shoes—but I think certain American boys do have shoes that look like balls of pliable dough,” with a sketch of the sort of shoes he is referring to. Another, in part: “London is dull at this time of the year & I suppose I’ll love the pep of N. Y.” In overall very good condition, with a separated lower right corner to one letter, and intersecting folds to each letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

677. Peter Benchley. Two items: original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Jaws on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet; and a hardcover first edition later printing copy of Shark Trouble, signed on the title page in blue ink. In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds to sheet.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

678. Walter Besant. Brit-

ish novelist and historian (1836–1901). ALS signed “W. Besant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 8, 1871. In part: “I send you a note from Palmer which please return as it contains a receipt on fund matters.” Light scattered creases and a few pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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679. William Peter Blatty. Color

glossy 11.75 x 18 photo of the cover of the 40th anniversary edition of The Exorcist, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

682. Ray Bradbury. Two hardcover books: a first edition, first printing of Farewell Summer, signed and inscribed on the half-title page; and The Stories of Ray Bradbury, signed on the title page in silver ink. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

680. J. S. G. Boggs.

Artist best known for his hand-drawn, onesided depictions of US banknotes, referred to as ‘Boggs notes.’

Numbered FUN Show Souvenir Card featuring an image of a 500 dollar silver certificate, 8.5 x 5, #335, signed at the top in orange felt tip, “Boggie.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

683. Ray Bradbury.

Signed book: The Bradbury Chronicles. First edition, first printing.

NY: William Morrow, 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 384 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by Bradbury and also signed by author Sam Weller. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I love photographing from helicopters, altho one went down with me into Chesapeake Bay at a Navy Air Base a short while ago. Lost 5 cameras” 681. Margaret Bourke-White.

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 11, Life letterhead, September 29, 1951. Letter written at the bottom and on the reverse of a short TLS to Jane Morris, with the TLS signed “M.B.W.,” and the ALS signed “Margaret Bourke-White.” Also reads, in part: “I’m working on a helicopter story now—with the Navy, Coast Guard, Sikorsky, Hillen, & others, & am leaving tomorrow for the West Coast. It’s a fascinating assignment & I love photographing from helicopters, altho one went down with me into Chesapeake Bay at a Navy Air Base a short while ago. Lost 5 cameras—but none the worse otherwise.” Toning along one edge on reverse and a couple small pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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684. Georges Braque. Important French painter (1882–1963) who,

along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Endorsement signature, “G. Braque,” at the bottom of a TLS to Braque, in French, from editor Jacques Damase, 8 x 10.25, dated January 22, 1951. Damase asks for Braque’s signature at the bottom for his approval on a book and mentions a payment of 50,000 francs. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and a bit of mild edge toning.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The renowned Cubist sketches the tools of his craft 685. Georges Braque. Original

vintage ink sketch of an artist’s palette and brushes on an off-white 5.25 x 6.25 sheet, signed and inscribed, “Pour Isabelle, G. Braque.” In fine condition, with a trivial band of toning to the top. A rare opportunity to own an original work by a founder of one of the most important artistic movements in history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

686. Pearl S. Buck. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo of Buck reading, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with light paperclip impressions to top edge and a slight brush to a single stroke of signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“There are no answers to your questions” 688. Charles Bukowski. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter

to Andrea Brown. In full: “There are no answers to your questions.”

Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered creases, and a few dings to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

689. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled

out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to E. R. Andrews. DDS for $25.00, February 2, 1939. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through first initial of signature, small stamp next to signature, and cancellation holes to top. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Breton sends a rustic work to Pittsburgh 687. Jules Breton. French Realist painter (1827–1906).

ALS in French, on a 7.5 x 2.5 clipped slip, August 4, 1898.

Letter to Mr. Tedesco. In full (translated): “I send you my very best regards and ask that you kindly fill out the enclosed certificate and mail it to the destination indicated. I believe that we have decided to send the Village to Pittsburgh, but I am not sure. I have sketched a small panel for Mr. Leon.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold slightly affecting first letter of signature and uneven edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Serving as a war correspondent in 1945, the Tarzan author writes from “somewhere in the Pacific” 690. Edgar Rice Burroughs. TLS signed “Papa, Edgar Rice

Burroughs,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, USS Cahaba letterhead, May 27, 1945. Letter to his daughter Joan, from “somewhere in the Pacific.” In part: “It meets task forces and gives them gas and oil at sea. I am looking forward to seeing this operation which must be thrilling. Am living and eating much better than I do at the Niumalu.

The Captain installed me in his quarters—two big rooms, a swell bath, a steward and a mess attendant. I have been eating with the Captain, but shall go to some of the other messes occasionally. As usual, everybody is swell to me. Unlike the merchant tankers, this is an all-Navy ship. It has a complement of about 21 officers and 250 men, and, thank the Lord, a slew of guns…Yesterday we had a fire drill and also fired at balloons released from the bridge…The night is beautiful—a calm sea, a full moon, the Southern Cross quite high above the horizon, a soft and balmy wind. Our white wake stretched out for miles behind us, plainly marking our zig-zagging course…This is a big ship…it is kept scrupulously clean. There is no formality, but the discipline is fine. The men are in dungarees, and the officers discarded their neckties and opened their shirts as soon as they came aboard. So did I. I already hate to think of leaving her, but as she may be out for a year I shall probably have to. My travel orders permit me to return at any time on any Navy ship or plane that can take me.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I am sorry to say that your copy of Tarzan of the Apes is not a first edition copy” 691. Edgar Rice Burroughs. TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1939. Letter to an admirer in San Diego. In full: “In reply to your letter of February 9, I am sorry to say that your copy of Tarzan of the Apes is not a first edition copy, but one of the popular reprint editions published by A. L. Burt & Company.” In very good condition, with a few small separations along intersecting folds, one fold through a single letter of signature, with a horizontal fold directly under signature, scattered toning, a bit heavier along folds, and small area of paper loss along one fold. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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692. Martin Caidin.

Signed book: No Man’s World. First edition.

NY: E. F. Dutton and Co., 1967. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 414 pages. Signed and inscribed on the dedication page to Deke Slayton’s wife Bobbie, “Bobbie…He was great and still is—For all his friends, Martin Caidin 3-1-95.” In fine condition, with scattered wear and creasing to dustjacket. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

693. Etienne Carjat. French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer (1828–1906).

The rival of Nadar in French photography, he is best known for his numerous portraits and caricatures of political, literary, and artistic Parisian figures.

ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Crisply penned untranslated letter to a friend.

In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a uniform shade of light toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

694. Albert Camus. ALS in

French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 4, Elin—Aussedat—Annecy letterhead. In full (translated): “I am unfortunately in the South of France and will stay here until mid-March at least. If, however, when I come back, you would still be in the same state of mind, I would gladly see you. I am really upset about what you tell me. But aren’t you unnecessarily alarmed?

Of course it is difficult for me to judge.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered light toning, and a small area of paper loss to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

696. Willa Cather. Signed book:

Lucy Gayheart.

Limited signed first edition of 749 copies (this being No. 46).

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 231 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. Autographic condition: Fine. Book condition: VG/None. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine and gilted upper textblock edge; spine sunned; some very light foxing to exterior; slightly yellowed (darker at pastedowns); previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown. In attractive custom-made case, half-bound in blue leather with gilt titles and marbled edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

In rare correspondence from France, Mary Cassatt pushes back a meeting to paint: “I have a model in the morning” 695. Mary Cassatt.

Influential Americanborn painter (1844– 1926) who became one of the leading lights of the Impressionist movement and one of the first female artists to attain a reputation on par with that of her male contemporaries.

Uncommon ALS, one page, 5 x 6.25, May 29. Letter to Madame Hertes. In part: “I was not at home when your note was brought or I would have sent my answer by the bearer. I shall be very glad to see you tomorrow late in the afternoon. I have a model in the morning & must go out in the afternoon…I trust I may be of some help to your daughter.” Cassatt has also addressed the integral address panel on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, several passing through signature, light wrinkling, and toning to adhesive at edges. Handwritten letters from Cassatt are quite rare. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

697. Marc Chagall. ANS in French, one page, 5.74 x 4, New York, no date. Brief boldly penned untranslated postcard to a couple in Paris. In fine condition, with a couple corner tip creases and light soiling to correspondence side and scattered light surface marks to image side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

698. Howard Chandler Christy. Title

page from The Man in the Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 4.25 x 7, signed in black ink, “A great story!! Howard Chandler Christy, March 4th 1909.” Double-matted and framed with a printed color illustration

by Christy to an overall size of 17 x 14. In fine condition, with some trivial soiling and spreading to the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I still feel the same way about newspaper articles, and am going to ask you to please not have anything published about me” 699. Howard Chandler Christy. Illustrator and painter (1873–1952) who developed the popular image of the Christy Girl. ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, February 12, 1907. Letter to “Ms. Ogden.” In full: “I have just read your story and am returning it to you. I still feel the same way about newspaper articles, and am going to ask you to please not have anything published about me. I know you will understand just how I feel about it and for that reason I do not hesitate to make this request.”

Mounted and framed with a portrait of Christy to an overall size of 18.75 x 22.5. In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

700. Arthur C. Clarke. Souve-

nir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink. The opening passages of 2001: A Space Odyssey, beginning with “The drought had lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

701. Arthur C. Clarke. Glossy 10 x 8

703. James Fenimore Cooper. Business check, 6 x 2.25, filled

out in another hand and signed by Cooper, payable to Hay for $20.00, December 1, 1841. In very good condition, with bank stamp over portion of signature, some light toning, and pencil notation along top edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

photo of the sci-fi writer at an early computer, signed in silver ink, “Arth.

C. Clarke.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Clemens seeks council of the phrenology doctor who later reported he had no sense of humor

702. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS, in pencil, signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4.25 x

7, October 12. From the Langham Hotel, Clemens writes to Dr. Fowler. In full: “We have lost your address & are uncertain what it is. Is it 107 Fleet Street? We desire to communicate.” In fine condition, with a few creases and some scattered wrinkling. Clemens was in London staying at the Langham Hotel in 1872–1873. He encountered Lorenzo Fowler’s advertisement for his office on Fleet Street in that city. Lorenzo and his wife had had a successful lecture tour of England, and they had settled down in London where they had opened their phrenological office. Clemens wrote of his visit that Fowler found a spot on his skull that ‘represented the total absence of the sense of humor.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I never send photographs, I leave that to the film stars and the pop groups”

704. Francois Coppee. French

poet and novelist (1842–1908) who was known as ‘the poet of the humble.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Cayol Freres of Marseille, signed and inscribed in the upper right in black ink “A Emile, cordialement, Francois Coppee.” In fine condition, with some irregular adhesion to the inscription and signature. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

707. Roald Dahl.

705. Samuel Rutherford Crockett. Scottish novelist (1859–1914). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Russell & Sons of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “S. R. Crockett.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, soiling, and surface marks. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 8, Gipsy House letterhead, September 15, 1989.

Brief letter to an admirer.

In full: “Thank you for your letter. I never send photographs, I leave that to the film stars and the pop groups, but here is my autograph.”

In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and two vertical folds to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

708. Edmond de Goncourt.

French writer (1822–1896) and founder of the Académie Goncourt and creator of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Van Bosch of Paris, signed and inscribed in the upper right in black ink “A Emile, Edmond de Goncourt.” Moderate chipping to the borders and adhesive remnants to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

709. Franz von Defregger. Austrian paint-

706. George Cruikshank. British caricaturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens. Original signed pencil sketches on both sides of an off-white 4.25 x 7 sheet. One side bears six sketches of human figures in action, signed at the bottom in black ink by Cruikshank, with the reverse having two images of figures in rectangular boxes, initialed by Cruikshank. Several lines of text, in pencil, are across the upper portion of one page. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, several handwritten lines of text across a couple of the figures, and a couple of creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

er (1835–1921) known for his genre scenes of Tyrolese peasant life.

Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo, by Franz Hanfstaengl of Munich, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Franz v. Defregger.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, slightly affecting the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Exceptionally rare handwritten manuscript from the ‘Opium Eater’ 710. Thomas de Quincey.

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Unsigned autograph manuscript in de Quincey’s hand, 7 x 9.25, four pages on two adjoining sheets. Fragment of a working draft to an unidentified work, with deletions, additions, and corrections in his own hand. In good to very good condition, with light scattered toning and soiling, and heavy paper loss to the right and lower borders, affecting some areas of the text. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

712. Maurice Denis. French

painter and writer (1870–1943). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6, June 1, 1925. Letter to Gabriel Thomas.

In part (translated): “I hope you will come on Saturday to the Sacred art workshop if your legs let you do it.

I’ll tell you about poor Claret…He wants me to ask you if some of his work would suit you. I tell you about it but in fact he has at the moment a small ‘madonna’ made out of stone and clay that is beautiful and that I will buy if you do not take it.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

711. Baron de Stael. Son of Swiss author Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein, known as Madame de Stael, who edited her complete works in seventeen volumes. ALS in French, signed “A. Stael,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, May 28, 1818. Letter to an unidentified recipient. In part (translated): “Let me ask you some advice… indicate to me which placements you give your preference to among the funds of the United States or among the private banks. Let me also commend to your kindness…the sale of the land we own under your name. This piece of my mother’s inheritance has remained in common between my sister and myself…our common desire is to part with this type of property and since we have to acknowledge it is a bad deal, we will have to resign ourselves to accept a price much lower than what we had hoped to get for a long time.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning, mounting remnants along left edge, and two ink notations to top. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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713. Charles Dickens. Messrs. Coutts & Company check, 7.5 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Dickens, “Charles Dickens,” payable to Mr. Hilhouse for £7.8.6, May 6, 1868. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, scattered toning and soiling, and expected bank stamps and notations, slightly affecting the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“I have been incessantly travelling, and reading Christmas Carols to thousands of people. I feel this morning like an enormous top in full spin” 714. Charles Dickens. English novelist

(1812–1870) and the author of such classics as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and David Copperfield. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, 49 Champs Elysees, Christmas Day, 1855. Letter to Stuart Lytton. In full: “I have registered a vow (like O’Connell) to read Lady O’Cliff the Second Number of Little Dorrit, on Monday next the last night of the old year. If you are not engaged and would like to hear it pray come—at half past 8. I have asked Mr. French on similar terms.

For the last ten days I have been incessantly travelling, and reading Christmas Carols to thousands of people. I feel this morning like an enormous top in full spin.”

Letter is affixed to a slightly larger board.

In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. Accompanied by an original unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Dickens.

Already revered as the literary colossus of his age, comfortably situated at the pinnacle of celebrity, Dickens admirably used his position for philanthropic causes. When approached by his friend Charles West to raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1853, he began giving wildly popular and lucrative reading tours. Though he did offer major sponsors readings of his current work—in this case, his 11th serial novel Little Dorrit—he earned most with a shortened telling of 1843’s Christmas Carol.

Written while Britain was experiencing a nostalgic interest in its forgotten Christmas traditions, reviving a jovial holiday spirit, the tale became an instant classic and never waned in its popularity. This charming letter, written on Christmas day in the midst of a whirlwind European reading tour, highlights one of the most important works and most important activities of the literary legend’s career: a truly remarkable piece!

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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“What an unfortunate pair of Corsican Brothers you are!”

715. Charles Dickens. ALS signed “CD,” one page, 4.5 x 4.25, no date. Conclusion of a longer letter reads, “My impression that many of the Parisian Theatres are subsidized is derived from my eye-sight remembrance of the length of their list, which is annually published in the French papers. What an unfortunate pair of Corsican Brothers you are! Regard to the present sufferer-Ever faithfully,” In fine condition, with light intersecting folds, one through signature, and a clipped top left corner. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite of Dickens reading. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

716. Richard Diebenkorn. Es-

teemed American painter (1922– 1993) whose distinctive style, which incorporated both figurative and abstract elements, made him one of the leading figures of the 20th-century ‘California’ school.

Color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard of Diebenkorn’s work entitled ‘Interior with View of Buildings,’ signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

From Dreiser to the producer who cast Lugosi as Dracula 718. Theodore Dreiser. Vin-

tage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Horace Liveright, Cordially, Theodore Dreiser, N. Y. Sept–1930.” Scattered irregular toning to the borders, a few surface marks and impressions, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Liveright produced the 1927 Broadway play Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi and Edward Van Sloan in the roles they would later play in the famous film. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Alice in Wonderland’s creator jokes about a delayed train 717. Charles L. Dodgson. ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one page,

4 x 6, The Chestnuts, Guildford, January 7, 1882. Letter to “Ethel.” In full: “My train professes to reach Brighton at 4h40 on Monday, which would enable me to reach your house about 5: but trains are not always punctual, and if (for example) it should be 24 hours late, you may expect me at about 5 on Tuesday.” In very good condition, with purple ink light but legible, and light paper loss and mounting remnants to second integral page. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A rare letter dominated by Dodgson’s love of young girls, asking after a child actress whose beauty captivated him and sharing a photo of his favorite young muse ‘Xie’ 719. Charles L. Dodgson. ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Ch: Ch: Oxford letterhead, January 23, 1879. Letter to Mr. Bowles, editor of The Lady and Vanity Fair. In part: “In fulfilment of my promise, I enclose you a photo of myself, to which I had added one of ‘Xie’ for the acceptance of Mrs. Bowles. As to the former, it is perhaps hardly necessary for me to ask you, in case anyone should chance to see it, not to mention any other name for it than what I have written on it…I wonder if Mrs. Bowles knows a song called ‘The hay is in the snow’? One of my sisters said to me, only a day or two ago, ‘if you know anyone who likes singing pathetic ballads, recommend that.’ Another song I have heard, which I think would suit her and which she would like, is (in English) ‘Haste ye, birds’-the original song is German, I believe: it has a delicious warbling refrain, which haunts one’s memory…When I was with you on Tuesday, the name of Connie Gilchrist was mentioned, and you said something about her having left her home. Would you kindly tell me, when next you are writing, what you have heard about her? I know and like the child herself (for as yet she is hardly more) though I do not like her surroundings and have had no communication with the family for a long time. I had not heard the rumour you mentioned, but I take an interest in all that affects her welfare. Poor child, with her own beauty and (I fear) bad influences around her, she is heavily weighted in the race of life.” Toning to edges and along hinge, and light show-through from writing on opposite sides, otherwise fine condition.

By the 1870s, Charles Dodgson had built a name for himself as a talented gentleman-photographer, making portraits of notable figures such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. His favorite subjects to shoot, however, were young girls. In this letter, he mentions an enclosed photo of ‘Xie,’ referring to his favorite model Alexandra Kitchin, who sat for over fifty photographs between the ages four and sixteen.

He also asks for information on Connie Gilchrist, a young actress and dancer with whom he had been consumed two years prior. Though he had since removed himself from her life, he shows concern for his left-behind muse, fearing that “she is heavily weighted in the race of life.”

Though many believe that the writer’s obsession with young girls was innocent, common and perfectly acceptable during his time, the topic remains highly controversial. This letter, with its overwhelming focus on the scandalous subject and its mention of his highly sought after photography, is exceedingly desirable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

720. Jean Dubuffet. French painter and sculptor (1901–1985) known for his authentic and humanistic approach. ANS in French, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, no date. Short note to Garcia Tella. In full (translated): “Happy New Year to my dear Garcia Tella and thank you for the pleasing article in Spanish. I hope that your work goes valiantly and joyously. The design reproduced on your postcard is very beautiful.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots of toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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723. Charles Lock Eastlake.

English painter and gallery director (1793–1865) famous for his portrait of Napoleon among other historical and biblical paintings.

ALS signed “C. L. Eastlake,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 21, 1844. Letter to art journalist Samuel Carter Hall. In part: “You do me great honor by your flattering proposal…I cannot promise to you even the short time necessary for sitting before April. I have been just giving up several weeks to the fresco work in the Garden of Buckingham Palace. I have now finished my portion & am anxious…to try to get something done for the Exhibition.” Hall wrote a note on the second integral page, initialed “S.C.H.,” in full: “An answer to my request that Mr. Eastlake would sit for his portrait to be engraved in the A.N.” In fine condition, with some trivial foxing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

724. Albin Egger-Lienz. Austrian artist (1868–1926) who served as a war painter during World War I. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by G. Egger of Lienz, signed in the lower border in black ink, “A. Egger-Lienz, 1904.” Moderate scattered surface marks and rubbing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Shortly after the war, Dubuffet encourages writing on Fautrier, the artist he admires most 721. Jean Dubuffet. French painter and sculptor (1901–1985) known for his authentic and humanistic approach. Early TLS in French, to “mon cher Jakovsky.” One page, 5.5 x 9, no date (but 1945 based upon the accompanying letter). Dubuffet forwards a copy of Lucien de Dardel’s (a Swiss art magazine editor) answer to a letter Dubuffet had addressed to him. Dubuffet had asked Dardel about the publication date of some articles on art that his friend Jakovsky had sent the magazine, and Dardel answers, in the letter copied by Dubuffet, that they will all be published shortly. Dubuffet then remarks to Jakovsky that they could do a swap in Swiss money as he will need Swiss francs for a next trip to Switzerland. At the end of the letter, he insists on Jakovsky writing about the naïf painter Séraphine, and the “Autodidactes de la Rue du Bac,” a group of self-taught artists who exhibited in the streets in Paris that Dubuffet admired for their spontaneity, a concept that he would soon develop into his theory of ‘Art Brut.’ But the most important mention is to a text Jakovsky should write on Jean Fautrier. It was Fautrier’s exhibition, seen the previous year, that changed Dubuffet’s approach to art and led him on his most successful path. The copy of Dardel’s letter (in which Dubuffet retypes the letter he received from Dardel and signs for him, “Lucien de Dardel”) is included in the lot. A single vertical and horizontal fold, rough right edge, and some scattered mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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725. T. S. Eliot. Signed

book: Anabasis. Limited edition of 350 copies (This being No. 245).

London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1930. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 10.25, 75 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink, “T. S. Eliot.”

Autograph condition: In fine condition, with a mild block of toning to signed page. Book condition: VG/None. Green cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering and gilted upper textblock edge; slight wear to edges, with small chip in cloth at spinetail; spine slightly darkened; discoloration to feps with few light spots of foxing; seller’s light pencil note to ffep. In protective plastic sleeve and green paper-covered slipcase (slipcase in G+ condition).

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar…being a church warden myself” 726. T. S. Eliot. TLS, one page, 7 x 8, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, October 27, 1953.

Letter to the reverend W. R. Lewis. In part: “I thank you for your letter…correcting my error about the Parish Council. I am really quite aware that such a matter only concerns the Parochial Church Council, and am making the rectification. I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar, but, as I happen to know, the vicar may consult the Parochial Church Council and the churchwardens where there is any case of doubt.” In the lower left corner Eliot goes on to add in his hand, “being a church warden myself.” In very good condition, with uniform toning from previous display, toning to top corners from old tape on reverse, some scattered light foxing, and a central horizontal and vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Twice-signed vibrant original Erte work 727. Erte. Russian-born French artist and designer (1892–1990) who was one of the leading figures of the Art Deco movement. He was especially famous for costume design. Beautiful original gouache painting, most likely a costume design, of a woman in a ruffled collar and ornate costume resembling bird’s wings and tail on an off-white 10.5 x 14.5 sheet of heavy stock. Signed at the bottom of the figure “Erte.” Also signed and inscribed on the reverse, “A Mme McConnell en bon souvenir, Erte, Paris 22-2-75.” In fine condition, with pencil notations to top right and a mild shade of toning from previous display. A rare opportunity to acquire an original work from the diversely-talented artist, who in his later years, contributed to the rebirth of the Art Deco movement with his vibrant designs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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728. Rudolf Eucken. German

731. Frederick Faust. Author

philosopher (1846–1926) and the recipient of the 1908 Nobel Prize for Literature. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, and signed and inscribed with a lengthy German sentiment on the reverse. Silvering to the borders and paper loss to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

(1892–1944) whose characters included Dr. Kildare and Destry.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 7, 1939. Agreement between Faust and Loew’s Incorporated for use of the title “’Calling Dr. Kildare’ for your photoplay…tentatively entitled ‘Dr. Kildare’s Mistake.’” Signed at the conclusion by Faust. In fine condition, with punch holes to top and a bit of light wrinkling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

729. William Faulkner.

Signed book: Notes on a Horse Thief. Limited edition of 975 copies (This being No. 811). Mississippi: Levee Press, 1950. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 77 pages. Signed on the colophon page in blue ink by Faulkner. Autographic condition: Fine. Book condition: VG/None. Green cloth-covered boards with silver stamped title and decoration; minor rubbing to edges; few light spots of foxing; very slight yellowing. In protective mylar sleeve. Faulkner is scarce in any form, and this is a highly-sought title. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Striking one-of-a-kind Honeymooners baseball hand-painted by the renowned pop artist, Fazzino 730. Charles Fazzino. Baseball hand-painted by Fazzino with original Honeymooners art, including a portrait of Trixie Norton, city scenes, and an affixed portrait of Jackie Gleason in the full moon, signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint by the show’s star, “Joyce Randolph, ‘Trixie Norton.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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732. George Manville Fenn.

English novelist (1831–1909) who wrote hundreds of stories for boys.

Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Bassano of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Geo. Manville Fenn,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “With the kind regards of G. M. Fenn.” Light toning and a ding to the lower left corner, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

733. Eugene Field. American writer (1850–1895) best known for his poems of childhood, including ‘Wynken, Blynken, and Nod’ and ‘Little Boy Blue.’ ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Chicago Daily News letterhead, January 31, 1886.

Letter to an unidentified recipient. In part: “I have neither seen nor heard of you, and hence the logical conclusion that our friend Crane is a liar…I am to visit Julian Hawthorne at Sag Harbor for about a week…In New York and suburbs, therefore, I shall remain ten days…That will give us-you and me-plenty of time to renew old acquaintances, discuss political problems, regulate governmental matters and get our fingernails pared. By the way, how is the beautiful and accomplished manicure Madame…Is the buxom little redheaded wench still in her employ?…I am going down to Indianapolis next Wednesday to join Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley in a joint attack on the public.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, several staple holes, scattered light toning, and recipient’s and manicurist’s name scratched off. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

734. Eugene Field.

ADS, one page, 4.75 x 25, June 17, 1893.

Financial document in Field’s hand. In full: “Due to Victor F. Lawson fiftytwo dollars, to be paid upon receipt of royalty from Scribner’s Sons.” Original ink notation to bottom in another hand reads, “Paid, H.M.S.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold passing through the signature, areas of toned tape remnants, and scattered tack holes. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

735. James Thomas Fields. Pub-

lisher, editor, and poet (1817–1881) whose firm, Ticknor and Fields, published the original works of many of the prominent American writers, including Emerson, Hawthorne, Longfellow, Stowe, and Thoreau. AQS on an off-white 5 x 4 sheet.

Fields pens a motivational quote: “Courage! Nothing can withstand earnest heart and willing hand.” Signed at the conclusion, “James T. Fields, December 1874.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, and toning and show-through to corners from adhesive remnants to reverse. Accompanied by an original unsigned cabinet photo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

736. Leonor Fini.

Argentine surrealist painter (1907–1996).

ALS in French, on a 6 x 4 deckle-edge postcard of Ile De Beaute, August 31, 1955. Postcard to a friend. Fini thanks her friend for his last letter and notes she is leaving for Venice on the 10th and then on to Paris.

She also writes she is anxious to see him again and thanks him for existing and for all of his loving comfort. In fine condition, with a few creases and impressions to image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“There is something sinister to me about spending a week-end stark naked in a refrigerator” 738. James Montgomery Flagg. TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, May 29, 1937. Letter to Dick Hyman who was writing a book about superstitions and had asked Flagg to relate his. In part: “Fancying myself fairly intelligent it is with some reluctance that I admit to a few superstitions, and I hope you will respect my reticence by at least not printing them in anything larger than capitals. It is bad luck to me to be one of three men with cigarettes and not one match. There is something sinister to me about spending a week-end stark naked in a refrigerator. I am foolishly convinced that misfortune would follow me if I was left alone in a cardboard shirt box in the middle of the Atlantic with nothing but one portion of salt mackerel.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning, a bit heavier at edges, and marginal binding holes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

739. Myles Birket Foster.

Popular English illustrator (1825– 1899) especially noted for his watercolor countryside landscapes. Vintage ink signature, “Believe me, yours sincerely, Birket Foster,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with mild soiling. Accompanied by an original unsigned carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

737. James Montgomery Flagg. Original vintage signed and inscribed ink and pencil sketch of a Southern gentleman sipping a mint julip on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet, signed and inscribed “For Robert Wilson from James Montgomery Flagg.”

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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Fleming’s fame rises as he develops James Bond’s dossier during his Dropmore Press years 740. Ian Fleming. Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels

featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible popularity in more than twenty film adaptations over the course of four decades. TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Ian Fleming,” one page, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, December 21, 1950. Letter to Clarence Winchester at The Dropmore Press Ltd. In full: “Thank you very much indeed for the copy of ‘Eton Medley.’ It was a very kind thought, and I had not seen it before. I am sure all will go well now with W. H. Smiths. Unfortunately my information was absolutely categorical and whether their feelings were due to a misunderstanding or not, I felt that we should not lose a moment in pacifying them. I have told the Chairman that you will be letting him have a memorandum of the present position and a draft letter to the Hon. David Smith. Again with many thanks for the beautifully produced ‘Medley.’” Fleming has also handwritten the greeting at the top of the letter. Some scattered creases and wrinkles, and some mild toning, mainly to the edges, otherwise fine condition.

Around 1950, journalist Ian Fleming joined the Dropmore Press as a director.

This letter to its editor, Clarence Winchester, mentions “Eton Medley,” which was B. J. W. Hill’s book written about Eton College. As a youth Fleming had attended Eton but was kicked out—a piece of his own history that was added to the dossier of his most famous literary character, James Bond. By 1952, the spy was born, and Casino Royale was published the following year. The Dropmore Press slipped into severe financial difficulties in 1954 and closed shop in 1955. Fleming went on to write thirteen more Bond novels and secured his place in modern fiction. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Frost inscribes his reassuring poem, ‘The Pasture’ 741. Robert Frost.

Typed Frost poem entitled ‘The Pasture,’ on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in blue ink, “Robert Frost,” and inscribed underneath

by Frost “For Margaret Coit.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold affecting the tops of a few letters of signature, a few edge tears, toning along two edges, and some damp staining to lower right.

Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 3.75 x 4.5 photo of Frost leaning on a fence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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742. Robert Frost. Signed book: A Masque of Reason. Limited

edition of 800 copies (This being No. 656). NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1947. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 30 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. Autographic condition: In fine condition, with some mild toning to edges of signed page. Book condition: VG+/ None. Brown paper-covered boards and cloth-covered spine; light rubbing to edges, with some small tears in cloth along spine-edges; light rubbing and soiling; previous owner’s small address label to ffep.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

743. John Galsworthy. ALS, one page, 5

747. Edward Everett Hale.

x 8, Grove Lodge letterhead, no date. Letter to historian and writer Owen Rutter. In part: “If one o’clock tomorrow would suit you…it would suit us better because of our designs on Wimbledon later.” Affixed to the first free end page of a 1932 hardcover first edition of Galsworthy’s Flowering Wilderness.

In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling to the letter and a slightly cocked spine to the book. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

AQS on an off-white 7 x 8.25 album page. Hale writes, “Look up and not down; Look forward and not back; Look out and not in; Lend a Hand.” Signed at the conclusion, “Edward E. Hale, Chicago, Nov. 14, 18/5-.” In fine condition, with some mild edge toning and a crease to right side. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

748. Maximilian Harden.

Influential German journalist and editor (1861–1927). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed at the bottom of the image in blue ink, “Maximilian Harden, 2/11 1907.”

Scattered surface marks and a trimmed right edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

744. Ludwig Ganghofer. Ger-

man writer (1855–1920) famous for his homeland novels. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. Lowy of Vienna, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink and dated 1897.

In fine condition, with a spot to the lower left of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

749. Keith Haring. Red baseball cap, manufactured by Pop Shop, featuring an embroidered Haring figure on its hands and knees, signed and inscribed along the edge of the brim in black felt tip, “Ian, Stay cool. Love, K. Haring 88.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

745. Joseph Glasco. Abstract

Expressionist painter and sculptor (1925–1996). Original signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of an abstract image of Judy Garland performing on an off-white 6 x 9 sheet, signed and inscribed “For Judy from Joe May 82.” In fine condition, with a couple light spots to background. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

746. H. Rider Haggard.

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain.

Fountain pen signature, “H. Rider Haggard 10 May: 1901,” on an off-white 4 x 3 slip clipped from a sheet of Bewick House stationery. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

750. Anthony Hope Hawkins.

Novelist and playwright, best remembered for The Prisoner of Zenda. Fountain pen signature, “Yours very truly, Anthony Hope Hawkins, London, 6th Febr./96,” on an off-white 4.25 x 7 sheet. In fine condition, with scattered mild toning and a central horizontal fold through portion of date. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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From 1937 Spain covering the Civil War, Hemingway inscribes A Farewell to Arms 751. Ernest Hemingway. Signed

book: A Farewell to Arms. Volume 4935 of the Collection of British and American Authors series. Liepzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz, no date. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.25, 320 pages. Signed and inscribed in ink on a front blank page “To Ed Kennedy with very best wishes, Ernest Hemingway, Valencia, 1937.” Autographic condition: In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing to signed page, as well as a Hebrew stamp along top edge.

Book condition: VG-/None. Blue clothcovered boards with no external titles; edges worn; spine sunned; approx.

0.5” tear in cloth along right spine-edge at head; rubbing and light soiling; light foxing, mostly to edges and margins; front hinge split, few other interior hinges starting; library inkstamp to center of title page. In an attractive custom-made case, covered in navy cloth with a leather spine, gilt titles, and five raised bands. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

752. Joseph Heller. Signed

754. Al Hirschfeld. Printed

book: Catch-22.

Later printing.

N Y: S i m o n & Schuster, 1989.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 416 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Richard—Good wishes, Joseph Heller.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

753. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-

visite bust portrait of Holmes, by Marshall of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Oliver Wendell Holmes.” In fine condition, with some trivial marks and soiling, and a trimmed top edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hirschfeld image of Elvis on an 8 x 10 card bearing an Elvis postage stamp and first-day cancellation, signed in pencil “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition, with some mild rippling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

755. Henry Houssaye. French

historian (1848–1911) who wrote on topics ranging from ancient Greece to the military history of Napoleon. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Reutlinger of Paris, boldly signed in the lower right of the image in black ink. In fine condition, with slight paper loss to two corners. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Howe travels to England to spread her message on the empowerment of women 756. Julia Ward Howe. Two items: ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 13, 1872. Letter to Miss Mary Carpenter. In full: “I can only send you the written copy of my Prospectus, soiled by the Printer’s hand, who promised me the whole edition early this morning. Now, at 12 n, I have seen nothing of it. I am going to Argyll Lodge by invitation today, and must dress at once. Thence I go to your sister-in-law, who had kindly sent for me. Lady Augusta Stanley has not written to me. I sent her your letter, with a modest note of my own. I am sorry & ashamed to write to you so hurriedly, after the great kindness & hospitality you have extended to me. But I must not tell you how grateful I am for these, because you will know how you would feel in my place.”

Also, an autograph manuscript, signed “Julia Ward Howe,” four verticallylined pages, 4.5 x 7, the third and fourth pages are on adjoining sheets. Titled “Prospectus,” the manuscript reads, in full: “I have determined, in cooperation with some others, to hold a Congress in London, on the 1st & 2nd days of July next, with the twofold view of considering the momentous subject of Peace, and the proper and possible agency of women in its promotion. In this view, I ask assistance of earnest and thoughtful [she crossed out “men and women”] persons, both in devising the plan of discussion to be followed, and in securing the condition of its execution. Wishing, if possible, to invite in our proposed study the advantages of analysis and of synthesis. I propose under the former head to give consideration to the following points of argument. Antagonism of sex [Antagonism] of Parentage. Between Capital and Labor. Between Authority and Intelligence. Between the individual and society.

Between different nations. Under the head of synthesis we shall desire to illustrate the great principles of human brotherhood, the religious and moral unity of the race, and the great power and duty of woman in cultivating and maintaining in the [she crossed out “community”] public mind the source of this unity. The assistance sought by this Prospectus would consist mainly in allotting different portions of the work to be done to those best able to undertake them in raising funds to defray the expenses of the London Meeting, and in the formation of Committees of Correspondence, with a view to some permanent organization resulting from this Congress.” In very good condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling to letter; with manuscript having intersecting folds, scattered soiling by the printer (mentioned in Howe’s letter), and some light toning and creasing.

The recipient of this letter, Mary Carpenter, was an English educational and social reformer, one of the foremost public speakers of her time.

Howe visited England in the spring of 1872, in her words, “hoping by my personal presence to effect the holding of a Woman’s Peace Congress.” She aimed to found a “Woman’s Apostolate of Peace,” but was advised that in order to gain a following for her cause in Britain, she needed an endorsement from a member of the aristocracy. A remarkable manuscript by the preeminent champion of pacifism and women’s suffrage in the nineteenth century. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Collect ideas as well as names”

757. Julia Ward Howe. ANS, one page on a 5.25 x 3 card, April 11, 1884. In full: “Good friend, Collect ideas as well as names.” In fine condition, trivial soiling to upper right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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760. Henry Irving. ALS

signed “H. Irving,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Brevoort House letterhead, November 30, 1884. Letter to Mr. Dana. In part: “I hope we shall meet often—here & also elsewhere. I readily thank you Mr Dana for your invitation for next Sunday. It would have been a great pleasure to have accepted it.” In fine condition, with ink notation to reverse of second page, a couple slight brushes to text, and mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

758. Elbert Hubbard. American writer, printer, and philosopher

(1856–1915), closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, who perished in the Lusitania disaster. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink “To Mr. Walter Storrs Bigelow, with the high esteem of Elbert Hubbard.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and corner tip dings. Accompanied by a signed colophon removed from a limited edition book, numbered #792/910. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hugo nearly loses 5,000 francs

759. Victor Hugo. ALS

in French, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, Paris, March 31, 1879. Letter in French regarding a payment. In part (translated): “I misplaced the promissory note for five thousand francs payable at the end of February…signed by M. Hebert. Today I acknowledge receipt of five thousand francs.” A 10-centime stamp is affixed to the bottom. Intersecting folds, a central vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered foxing and toning, and a pinhole to the left border, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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761. Henry James.

Signed book: An International Episode Etc. First edition. London: Macmillan and Co., 1886. Hardcover, 4.25 x 6.25, 214 pages.

Signed on the half-title page. In fine condition, with spine a bit loose, pencil notation to first free end page, and some mild page toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

762. Charles Waldo Jenkins.

Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Jenkins holding winter gloves and an ice skate, by Chas. P. Thompson of New York, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Charles W. Jenkins, Artist, Feb. 22d 1875,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “From Charles W. Jenkins (Artist) to his dear Friend Burr. With many recollections of pleasant skating days.” In fine condition, with light scattered toning and lightly trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

763. Henry Arthur Jones.

Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo

by W. & D. Downey of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Faithfully yours, Henry Arthur Jones.” In very good condition, with light scattered soiling, silvering to dark areas of the image, a trimmed top edge, and moderate contrast to the signature. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

764. Stephen King.

Signed book: The Dead Zone. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1979.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 426 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page “For Robyn—With good wishes, Stephen King. 5/5/89.” In fine condition, with a penciled notation on the signed page and light wear to the spine and dustjacket. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

765. Stephen King.

Signed book: The Tommyknockers. First edition.

NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5.

558 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page: “To Ron—Thanks for reading my work, Stephen King, 9/3/98.” In fine condition with scuffing to the dustjacket. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

766. Stephen King.

Signed book: Black House.

Limited edition first edition of 1520 copies (This being No. 1253). Hampton Falls, N. H.: Donald M. Grant, 2002. Hardcover 7.25 x 10.25, 638 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink by King, and also signed in black ink by Peter Straub and illustrator Rick Berry. Autographic condition: Fine.

Book condition: VG+/None. Black textured paper-covered boards with silver stamped titles; very light soiling to half-title page, otherwise in NF condition. In matching case with bumped corners and slight indentation to front. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

767. Klabund. Alfred Henschke (1890–1928), known as Klabund, was a German writer who adapted and translated a number of far-eastern works.

Original signed pencil sketch of Klabund by Emery Gondor on an off-white 8.75 x 11 sheet, signed in pencil by Gondor and Klabund. In fine condition, with mild scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

768. Daniel Ridgway Knight.

American artist (1839–1924) known for his outdoor portraits of peasant women.

Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Nadar of Paris, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Ridgway Knight.” Trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

769. Sylvester Rosa Koehler. Ger-

man-born American author (1837–1900) who was the first curator of prints at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, twice-signed on the reverse in black ink, “S. R. Koehler,” with sentiments in German and Spanish. Some spotting and toning to the photo, two tack holes to the lower border, and light soiling and a pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

770. Heinrich Laube. German

playwright, novelist, and theater director (1806–1884) whose early works were suppressed by the government. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Dr. Skekely of Vienna, signed at the bottom of the image with a lengthy German sentiment in black ink, “Laube,” and dated May 12, 1881. Silvering to dark areas of the image and a trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

771. Jean-Paul Laurens. French artist (1838–1921) known for his historical and religious paintings.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Reutlinger of Paris, inscribed vertically with a French sentiment and signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. P. Laurens.” In very good condition, with moderate dings and paper loss to two corners, slightly affecting the signature, and some spreading to the ink. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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772. D. H. Lawrence. ALS in German, signed

“Love, D. H. L.,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard of Ile de Port-Cros (Var), no date, but postmarked October 15, 1928. Postcard to “Frau Dr. Else Jaffe” [his sister in law] in Heidelberg. In full (translated): “Saturday— Frieda came back last night by car from St. Raphael, because the silly little train was on strike. The Aldingtons wrote from the island, they say it is beautiful, and they enjoy it very much, and want us to join them. So we go Monday, when the sea is calm! I have sent you already my ‘collected poems.’” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning.

Lawrence had married Frieda von Richtofen, from a well-known noble German family (and cousin of the ‘Red Baron’ Manfred von Richtofen) and was close to her siblings, among which was Elsa Jaffé, one of the first female social scientists in Germany, and Frieda’s sister. He mentions the poet Richard Aldington, and his own “Collected Poems” that had just been published. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

773. Charles Bertrand Lewis.

775. Sol LeWitt. Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of a cube inside a square on a white 3 x 5 card, signed and inscribed “For Paulina, S. LeWitt 1996.”

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Journeyman printer, journalist, and humorist (1842–1924) who worked under the pseudonym M. Quad.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Tomlinson of Detroit, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Very truly, M. Quad.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Lewis criticizes his own work as “purple” 774. Sinclair Lewis.

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, May 16, 1934. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Yours was a swell fan note, and I am awfully glad you sent it. But if you object to ‘purple passages’ in Ann Vickers, then you have got to dismiss ‘Arrowsmith’ also. Don’t you remember those ‘purple passages’ about the West Indies?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Here’s the only copy of ‘Valley of the Moon’ that I have, besides my personal copy” 776. Jack London.

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, August 6, 1916. A letter to Jeff Branen, mentioning his semiautobiographical work, The Valley of the Moon.

In full, “Here’s the only copy of ‘Valley of the Moon’ that I have, besides my personal copy.

Look us up anytime you‘re in California. Just home, just leaving.” In good condition, with age toning, chipping to the edges (not affecting any of the writing), and page having been professionally silked on the reverse. Double-suede-matted and framed with a small photo of London and a name plaque to an overall size of 24 x 20.5. This item was signed less than a year before London’s death. Oversized. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

777. Jack London. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Central National Bank for $61.25, stamp-dated February 11, 1911. Rough left edge, stamp to body, and cancellation holes lightly affecting tops of a few letters of signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

780. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Ink

signature, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow 1876,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip. Some scattered light toning and foxing and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Extremely scarce portrait of London ready for an adventure

778. Jack London. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 3.5 photo of London

in an outdoorsman’s hat and tie, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with uniformly trimmed edges and the signature a shade light.

Very rare in this format, just the third London signed photo we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

781. James Russell Lowell. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-

de-visite portrait of Lowell,

by Allen of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. R. Lowell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

782. Maurice Maeterlinck. Belgian playwright,

779. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. AQS, signed “Henry

W. Longfellow,” on a 7 x 4.5 off-white sheet, dated June 25, 1867.

Longfellow pens the famous closing stanza from his beloved ‘The Day Is Done.’ In full: “And the night shall be filled with music, /And the cares, that infest the day, / Shall fold their tents, /like the Arabs, And as silently steal away.” Sheet is affixed to a slightly larger card.

In fine condition, with two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

poet, and essayist (1862– 1949) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Benque of Paris, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink.

In fine condition, with a few brushes to the inscription and signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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785. Henri Matisse. Emi-

783. Maurice Maeterlinck and Thomas Moore. Maeterlinck (1862–1949) was a Belgian Nobel Prize-winning playwright. Moore (1779–1852) was a famed Irish poet and songwriter. Three letters: one ALS, in French, signed “Maeterlinck,” two pages on adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Les Abeilles letterhead, December 16, 1913, a letter to an admirer, in part (translated): “I don’t really know what I can do to help you. I have neither a theater nor a ‘school’ as you believe.

And I’m rarely performed in France and England.”; one ALS signed “Thomas Moore,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, November 23, 1841, recommending that a neighbor’s job be moved closer to the sea; and an unsigned partial ALS from Maeterlinck’s widow, Renee Dahon, in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, July 10, 1949, expressing her grief after Maeterlinck’s death. Maeterlinck letter in very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered creases, and overall toning; other letters in fine condition, with scattered toning and a couple brushes to ink. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 784. Thomas Mann.

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). TLS in German, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 3, 1939. Brief untranslated letter to Herr Drobac. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and uniform toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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nent French artist (1869–1954), most closely associated with the Fauvist movement, best known for his colorful paintings, fluid drawings, and bold, distinctive cut-paper collages. ALS in French, signed “H. M.,” one page, 5.25 x 4, October 26, 1944.

Letter to a friend.

In full (translated): “I have let your friend from Grasse know I was able to find a seat in a car for Paris. She had informed me of her great desire to go there. She had a seat in a friend’s car for Cannes Monday morning. I let her know several days in advance and she had not replied

by Sunday evening. I suppose when my note arrived she found an opportunity to leave and was not home any more. She may be in Paris. I know your worries, I wish you great patience.” Matisse has addressed the reverse, signing “H. Matisse,” in the return address panel. Light brushing to initials, a few corner creases, and light showthrough from postmark at top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Max first edition adorned with a heart 786. Peter Max. Signed

book: The Art of Peter Max. First edition, first printing. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2002.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.5 x 12.25, 240 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue and red felt tip on the second free end page, “For James, Love, Max,” adding “Max” again underneath, and a sketch of a heart around the letter J. Max has also adorned the signed page and adjacent page with red and blue lines. Autographic condtion: Fine. Book condition: NF/VG+. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles; minor bump to upper corners.

Dust jacket has minor creasing along edges; slight rubbing and soiling; and easily removable price sticker on rear cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Visually striking and vibrant original art 787. Peter Max. Vi-

brantly colored original artwork, untitled, mixed media on an 8.5 x 11 sunburst sheet. Max has highlighted a 3.25 x 3.25 printed color image of a man running across a hill top, which Max has embellished with thick and colorful brushstrokes to both the image and surrounding areas, and signed in mixed color paint “Max.” Printed on the reverse is the following statement: “This Peter Max work entitled…is a variation color combination (and brush strokes) from his original artworks of the same title on paper,” and also bears a 2009 Peter Max copyright stamp. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

788. Hendrik Willem Mesdag. Dutch marine painter (1831–1915).

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by A. J. M. Steinmetz of The Hague, signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. W. Mesdag,” and dated December 21, 1909. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exceptionally rare limited-edition songbook from the creators of Winnie-the-Pooh 791. A. A. Milne and Ernest Shepard. Signed book: More Very Young Songs.

First edition, limited issue numbered #95/100. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1928. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13, 40 pages.

Signed on the colophon in black ink, “A. A. Milne,” “Ernest H. Shepard,” and “H. Fraser-Simson.” Book features sheet music and lyrics to ten songs for children.

Autographic condition: fine, with mild toning to signed page. Book condition: G-/ None. Paper-covered boards with black cloth-covered spine, paper title affixed to front; significant wear to edges, with chips and tears to entirety; darkened, rubbed, and soiled; textblock halfway detached from covers with a 6.5” split in front hinge and full splits to several other hinges; several gatherings held on by a thread (some pages entirely detached); previous seller’s tiny sticker to front pastedown; previous owner’s inscription to ffep. Despite its condition, this book is quite a treasure, beautifully decorated throughout with early illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and Christopher Robin, among other subjects. A wonderful, rarely seen piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Milne supports amateur theatre 792. A. A. Milne. British author (1882–1956) who, despite a large body of novels, plays, and other “adult” writings, will forever be most closely associated with his much-beloved series of Winnie the Pooh stories. LS, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, October 27. Letter to “Miss Perry,” presumably regarding rights to a play. In full: “You should have written to French’s, though I don’t quite know how you were to have guessed that, and they would have told you what the amateur fee was; but as I am so disgracefully late in telling you this, I can only hope that you did it without mailing for permission and that it was a great success.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned Will’s Cigarettes tobacco card of Milne. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Winnie-the-Pooh makes his first appearance in book form in When We Were Very Young 793. A. A. Milne. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, August 15, 1924. Letter to Carey. In part: “The verses were always meant for a book; Punch was an accidental after-thought—I let them choose what they wanted. The whole collection—45, I think—is being published by Methuen in October. So you will have to get Methuen’s permission as well as mine. Mine you may have. As a member of the Council of the Authors Society, I always feel that anthologists should pay for copyright inclusions; as a mere author (not starving) I feel that it is honour enough to be in an anthology of Grahame’s; as your friend, I am prepared to run the University Press for you for nothing. But you must apply to Methuen…Cities can’t influence a play with a really good ‘star’ in it, for there are enough star-gazers in London to keep it alive until public recommendation (or alternatively damnation) has made itself felt. At Wyndhams I have a couple of planets—a promise I made to myself after success—and the cities were harmless either for good or evil. I am in the middle of a play now, for which I hope to get Edith Evans; which is another way of side-stepping the cities, for even if her public popularity is not enormous, she is adored by the press. And she is an adorable actress…Billy spends his days chasing and imprisoning butterflies, and I spend my nights letting them out.” In very good condition, with ink and pencil notations at the top, a couple in Milne’s hand, staple hole to top left, some light pencil remnants and scattered soiling.

After nearly two decades as contributing writer and assistant editor for the British weekly magazine Punch, with countless articles, over a dozen plays, and four novels under his belt, Milne prepared the publication of 45 of his children’s poems under the title When We Were Very Young. Illustrated by fellow Punch staffer E. H. Shepard, the book was enormously successful, leading to the publication of the author/illustrator team’s Winnie-the-Pooh two years later. Though the lovable bear had been introduced once before in Punch, as “an accidental after-thought” according to Milne, this book placed him in the hands of children around the world for the first time with the 38th poem in the collection, ‘Teddy Bear.’ Milne concludes his letter with a reference to his son ‘Billy,’ (‘Billy Moon’ being his pet-name for Christopher Robin) “chasing and imprisoning butterflies,” returning to the world of childhood. Combining the announcement of his major upcoming publication, the lengthy mention of his work in the theater, and the whimsy of his concluding sentiments, this is a remarkable letter from a pivotal time in the author’s career.

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798. Bill Nye. Widely 794. Henry Moore. Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the sculptor, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

795. Robert Musil.

Austrian writer (1880– 1942) whose unfinished novel The Man Without Qualities is regarded as one of the most important modernist novels.

ALS in German, signed “Musil,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 picture postcard of a road in Rome, September 23, 1913. Postcard to a doctor. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

known humorist (1850– 1896) who founded and edited the Laramie Boomerang. Original 5.25 x 8.5 cabinet photo by Taber of San Francisco, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Yours truly, Bill Nye.” In very good condition, with paper loss to three corners, a tear to the lower border slightly affecting the signature, and some spotting to the finish.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Large Nash portrait inscribed to “my own conductor” 796. Ogden Nash. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Leonard Bornstein—My own conductor, Ogden Nash.”

In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

797. LeRoy Neiman. Signed

book: Monte Carlo Chase. First edition. NY: Alfred Van Der Marck, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 12.75 x 12.25, 123 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Christine and Rick, Enjoy! LeRoy Neiman 88.”

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

O’Keeffe lashes out at a relative who was later found forging her work 799. Georgia O’Keeffe. ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, April 26, 1978. Letter to Jim Stieglitz. In full: “I must say to you that I find your telephone conversation very unpleasant. I do not wish to be called dearie—and I do not wish to be called darling—and there is certainly no sense in saying that you love me. When you say you are loving the world just count me out. You must have been drunk. I hope to have no more telephone calls and hope not to see you again.”

In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. In our October auction, we offered a typed letter with identical content—this must have been the draft for it. In 1981, Stieglitz, the grandson of a brother of O’Keeffe’s late husband, would be charged by the FBI for illegally copying and printing O’Keeffe’s works as lithographs, selling them for $1000 a piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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800. Eugene O’Neill. Colophon

802. Joyce Carol Oates. Sou-

removed from a 1933 limited edition of Ah, Wilderness!, numbered #232/325, signed in black ink, “Eugene O’Neill.” In fine condition, with light scattered toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

venir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from the beginning of The Assassins, signed at the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with mild toning to the top. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

With no parts to offer, O’Neill directs an actress to one of his producers 801. Eugene O’Neill.

ALS signed “Gene O’Neill,” one page, 6.25 x 9.5, Provincetown, Massachusetts, no date. Letter to Jeanie Begg. In full: “Thank you very much for your kind note. I was pleased indeed to receive it. And all my best wishes for your future. Keep after Hopkins. Unfortunately there is nothing in ‘The Fountain’ or ‘Welded’ (this latter has only four characters)—but I know there will be sometime. Again all best!” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, with vertical fold passing through first letter of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

803. George Plimpton.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from chapter 21 of Paper Lion, signed and inscribed at the top in blue felt tip, “Very best wishes to Marilyn, George Plimpton.” In fine condition, with mild toning to the top and a slight crease to the lower left. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

804. Pablo Picasso. Brief felt tip ALS, in French to noted art col-

lector Ascher, written by Picasso’s wife Jacqueline, dated “Cannes 62 Avril,” and additionally signed by Picasso “Et Picasso” on an off-white 12.75 x 8.25 heavy stock slip. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, a few creases, rough edges and Picasso’s signature light, but still legible. An unusually sizable and attractive Picasso example.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

805. Pablo Picasso. Signed book: Anthologie des Ecrits Sur l’Art, three volumes. Paris: Editions Cercle d’Art, 1953.

Hardcover, 9 x 10.25, 168 pages. Signed on the half-title page of the second volume in red pencil, “Picasso,” and also signed and inscribed “a Mr. Bletot, F. Leger.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None. Orange cloth-covered boards; light wear to edges with tiny tears in cloth at corners/ spine-ends and –edges; spine sunned; slightly soiled; very slightly shaken; textblock edges darkened; two small areas of discoloration to each fep. In protective mylar sleeve. Volumes 1 and 3 in comparable condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original Plath sketch, identified by her husband

806. Sylvia Plath. Poet, novelist and short story writer (1932–1963), who committed suicide after her separation from her husband and a long bout with depression. Charming original vintage unsigned ink sketch of a tea kettle on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet, identified on the reverse in pencil by her husband, Ted Hughes, “By Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes.”

In fine condition. Plath was an accomplished artist, who developed what she called ‘a kind of primitive style of my own which I am very fond of.’ A major retrospective of her drawings took place in London in 2011. This is the first Plath sketch we have ever offered. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

807. Arthur Rackham. Signed book:

The Compleat Angler

by Izaak Walton. Limited edition of 775 copies.

London: George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1931. Hardcover, 8 x 10.5. Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page, “For Ruth Cook, Arthur Rackham” and “George G. Harrap.” In very good condition with some toning and mild soiling and staining, with mild soiling to the spine. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

808. Erich Maria Remarque.

German author (1898–1970) best known for his classic World War I novel All Quiet on the Western Front. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, The Ambassador letterhead, July 5, 1946. Short letter of thanks. In part: “I thank you for sending me copies of the Sunday Inquirer and the Sunday Record. I appreciate your friendly attention very much.” In fine condition, with a corner tip crease and a few wrinkles. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

809. Frederic Remington. ALS, one page, 8.75 x 7, Endion let-

terhead, no date. Letter written to Burdick. In full: “It’s getting near... killing time—mighty near—when am I going to see you. Ralph wants to go.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, a mild shade of overall toning, and a small spot to top edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

810. Robert Ripley. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 8.75 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Kenny Browne, with every good wish of Ripley ‘Believe It or Not’ New York 1940.” Trimmed edges and a black plastic border affixed to left edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rivera declares eight paintings, including “Workers holly day” 811. Diego Rivera. Highly

regarded and influential Mexican artist (1886–1957) who earned international acclaim—and stirred controversy—for his powerful, politically charged murals. DS, one page, 8 x 11.5, February 27, 1930.

Declaration in Connection with Paintings, etc., and Sculptures, partially completed and signed by Rivera attesting he is the painter of “one oil painting ‘Workers holly day’ an seven water colours, six landscapes and one head,” with the bottom portion filled out and signed by Vice Consul of the United States William Farrell. An invoice of merchandise is stapled to the front of the declaration assigning a value of “700 Mexican silver.”

Expected folds, a few creases, and staples to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

812. Diego Rivera. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 30, 1946. Letter to his agent, Nettie King, who inquired if Rivera would be interested in doing a set of line drawings for a Random House book. In part: “I will be ready to work on the illustrations you mentioned in your other letter as soon as you send me the material for them. I will gladly draw the illustrations for you and Random House, based on a minimum of $1,000.00…as you mention.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, staple hole to top left, and mild toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 813. Norman Rockwell. Signed book:

Willie Was Different.

Later printing. NY: Funk & Wagnalls, 1969. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 42 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Nellie Srodubski, of whom we are so fond—Cordially, Molly & Norman Rockwell,” and signed again on the title page in blue ballpoint, “Sincerely, Molly and Norman Rockwell.” Some tears, paper loss, and soiling to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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814. Norman Rockwell. Full article re-

moved from Look magazine, 21 x 13.25 opened, June 1, 1971, featuring a two-page spread of Rockwell’s ‘Spring in Stockbridge,’ signed and inscribed in blue ink, “My best wishes to Sylvester and Bonnie and Jimmy, Cordially, Norman Rockwell.” Overall scattered toning, a slight tear to top of the signed page, and separation to pages, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Adorable vintage puppy sketch by Rockwell 815. Norman Rockwell.

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a black and white dog in a jacket and bow tie on an off-white slip 4.5 x 2.5 slip, signed “Your faithful friend, Norman Rockwell.” In very fine condition. Original sketches such as these are quite uncommon as they were only occasionally done for close friends or associates.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

816. Norman Rockwell. Color 18.75 x 25 print entitled ‘Family Tree,’ signed in black ink. In very good condition, with Rockwell’s signature faded, but still legible, toning to edges, and some slight rippling to top border. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

817. Norman Rockwell. Ballpoint signa-

ture and inscription, “My best wishes to Sonny Raley, sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Rockwell. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

818. Maurice Rollinat. French

decadent poet (1846–1903) with a flair for the macabre, he went mad and died in an asylum. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Melandri of Paris, signed and inscribed in the lower border in French in black ink. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, surface spotting, and chips to the borders. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

819. Georges Rouault. French

Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871– 1958). Rare vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 4.5 headand-shoulders photo by Yvonne Chevalier, signed along the bottom edge in fountain pen, “G. Rouault.” In fine condition, with scattered light silvering to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

820. Bertrand Russell. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.75 portrait of Russell with his pipe, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Russell and the photographer. In very good condition, with scattered foxing to the borders, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

822. William Saroyan. TLS signed “Bill Saroyan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 5, 1958. Letter to Howard Cady at G. P. Putnam’s Sons. In part: “I wish you had dreaded less and written promptly, that’s all. I have revised my latest novel and have sent it to New York for typing…

In the meantime, here are the three novelettes: The Wife and Daughter of the Man from Iceland…The Girl with the Most Beautiful Mouth in America…Pointy Shoes.” In fine condition, with staple holes to top left, and a few wrinkles and spots of soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 823. Maurice Sendak. Signed

book: Nutcracker.

First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 10.25, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “For Andrew, Merry Christmas 1984! Maurice Sendak.” In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

824. Dr. Seuss and Friz Freleng. Two signatures: one felt tip signature, “Dr. Seuss,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card; and one felt tip signature, “Best from Friz Freleng,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a couple light creases to the Seuss card. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Visually-striking ‘ghost signature’ made by the Pulitzer Prize–winning poet 821. Carl Sandburg. Unusual ‘ghost signature’ done

by Carl Sandburg. Sandburg has written an admirer’s name, “Carl Haverlin,” vertically on an off-white 9 x 7.25 sheet, and folded the signature in half to produce a ghost design. Next to the design Sandburg writes “Carl Haverlin as A Tree of Life. Love & blessings, Carl Sandburg.” Also included is a second ghost signature by Sandburg, on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet, with Sandburg writing “Remembrance Rock.” In fine condition. An unusual and mesmerizing example. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) | 183

825. Dr. Seuss. Glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “With best wishes to Mark Vardakis—Dr. Seuss.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

826. Dr. Seuss. Glossy 3.5

x 5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Selwyn C. Gamble, with best wishes, Dr. Seuss.” In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

The patriotic writer refers to a “graphophone cylinder having my voice” in a recording of his most famous work, ‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’

828. Samuel Francis Smith. Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’), written while he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary. ALS signed “S. F. Smith,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 9, September 25, 1895. Letter to “My dear old friend.”

In part: “I am greatly interested in your pen-&-ink sketch. I know you are such master in that art. Your topic is lovely. It is near the heart of nature, & therefore will reach the heart. I am glad if the book pleases you. It has variety in it and I should judge is selling very well. As to ‘bill’ there is no bill. I am most happy to have it in your possession, with no clink or stain of money about it. My daughter Mrs. Candee has a graphophone cylinder having my voice in ‘America’ on it. It was given her by an agent of the Graph [Graphophone] who came here & exhibited it.” Intersecting folds, a small separation to vertical fold, a mild overall shade of toning, and a couple light creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

829. Gourlay Steell. Animal 827. Dorothy Stanley. Victorian painter (1855–1926) and wife of explorer Henry M. Stanley. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, August 1, 1891. Letter to C. F. Lehmann at “Hotel Jungfrau.” In part: “We saw your uncle quite recently in London. Mr. Stanley made M. Rudolf Lehmann’s acquaintance last year—when he made that admirable sketch of Mr. Stanley which you saw.” Central horizontal fold passing through signature and two spots to first page of letter, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Stanley’s hand. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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painter (1819–1894) and member of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by J. Moffat of Edinburgh, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Gourlay Steell, R.S.A.” In fine condition, with slight damp staining to lower right corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

832. Bram Stoker. Irish 830. John Steinbeck.

Ballpoint signature, “John Steinbeck,” on a white card.

Double matted with a portrait of Steinbeck to an overall size of 12 x 16. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Ink signature, “Bram Stoker,” on an offwhite 3 x 1.75 slip, clipped from a letter, with a brief sentiment in Stoker’s hand above his signature. Slip is affixed to a slightly larger sheet with a collector’s caption. A central horizontal fold, and light show-through from mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The proper study of mankind is still man and you can’t do enough with a slide rule to make much of a life” 831. John Steinbeck. TLS, one lightweight page, 8.5 x 11, Athens, May

5, 1962. Letter to Ruth Bishop. In part: “I am enclosing a skeleton report on the boys’ work since september [sic]. It must of course be only partial since probably a great many of the gains have been intangibles, such as having to use their french [sic] and italian [sic] to eat and sleep and travel about. Terrence McNally, the young tutor has been very strict in his lessons and there has been no let-up….It has been his belief that both boys should stay with us during the summer at Sag Harbor and continue tutoring….In all of the academic devices I have been subjected to in the last few years…I have been impressed with the terrible sense of rush, rush to enroll, rush to see head masters, and rush of course to subscribe to the retirement fund or what ever fund is going at the moment. There is little sense that education is a continuing process and not a quick ride on a merry go round. I wonder if some of the kids’ sense of revolt has not been caused by this hustling method which reaches its most frantic tempo just at the time when kids are going into the adolescent sloth….

They just seem to love to push parents around. I think my boys have learned more in this year than during their whole time at school previously but perhaps the things learned do not go neatly into academic pockets of different colors and shapes….I strongly suspect that the very violence of the swing to mathamatics [sic] and the physical sciences will detwemine [sic] the reswing to the humanities. The proper study of mankind is sill [sic] man and you can’t do enough with a slide rule to make much of a life. But our time seems to bolt from one concern to another. I am surprised that we do not have compulsory chess because the russians [sic] are said to play it.” In very good condition, with a few small separations along intersecting folds, creasing, toning, and tears to right edge, a rusty paperclip mark to left edge, a few ink spots, and a pencil notation and date stamp to top edge.

Early in 1961, due to difficulties with his ex-wife Gwendolyn, Steinbeck took custody of his teenage sons Tom and John. He entrusted their education to future four-time Tony Award–winning playwright Terrence McNally, then a student at the Actors Studio, who joined them on a lengthy world tour. Relentless in his teaching, McNally pushed the boys every step of the way, and their inevitable rebellious reactions began to take a toll on their father. While in Milan, Steinbeck suddenly fell unconscious, suffering either a heart attack or stroke. While recovering, he separated from his sons, letting McNally take them around Italy. When they reunited in Rome for the holidays, the family decided to cancel the rest of their world tour in favor of more time in Italy and Greece, after which they would return home to Sag Harbor in mid-June. Longwinded and lively, Steinbeck justifies his study-abroad approach with his sons, articulating his complaints with contemporary education in this exceptional letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Trust in the Lord and do good” 833. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Distinguished author (1811–1896) whose ep-

ochal 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the issue of slavery to the forefront of American consciousness and became one of the classics of 19th century literature.

AQS on a 4 x 3.25 lightly-lined off-white slip. Stowe writes, in part: “Happiness here & forever. Trust in the Lord/And do good. From your unknown friend, Harriet Beecher Stowe, March 5 1888.” In very good condition, with scattered light toning and creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

834. August Strindberg.

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849– 1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS in his native language, signed “August Strindberg,” and “A. S.,” on the correspondence side of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date.

Strindberg thanks his correspondent (a close friend that he addresses by his initials M. M.) for proofs of one of his books and calls his attention to pages 96 - 107 in a postscript which he signs with his initials. In very good condition, with horizontal crease, uniform toning, and scattered staining and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

836. Herbert Milton Sylvester. American

writer (1849–1923) known for his poems, ‘prose pastorals,’ and nonfiction books entitled Indian Wars of New England and Maine Pioneer Settlements. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by B. Frank Hatstat of Boston, signed and inscribed at the bottom of the image and lower border in black ink, “Compliments of Herbert Milton Sylvester.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the lower border and moderate contrast to the inscription. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

837. Hermann Sudermann. German

835. William Styron.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Confessions of Nat Turner, signed at the top in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with mild toning to the top.

RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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playwright and novelist (1857–1928). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink and dated 1894. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce bilingual quote from the great Tagore 838. Rabindranath Tagore. Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. AQS, one page on an off-white 8 x 2.75 album page. Tagore pens two lines in Bengali, and two lines in English: “Oh my companion dwell in my heart; in the business of the world, in my thought and wisdom stay in my heart.

Bengali.” He signs below, “Rabindranath Tagore.” In fine condition, with light toning to the borders, and the quote and signature a shade light.

An outstanding piece from one of the greatest figures of world literature, and one of the few in English that we have seen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

839. Rabindranath Tagore.

Vintage ink signature, “Rabindranath Tagore,” on an off-white 5 x 3 slip. Scattered light toning and soiling and a few tape remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

841. Rose Hartwick Thorpe.

Original 5 x 7.5 cabinet photo by Dammand of Pacific Beach, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Rose Hartwick Thorpe.” Light scattered soiling and fingerprints to the photo, slightly affecting the signature, and some irregular adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

While providing marketing information for his next release, Thomas answers “Am interested in short-story writing. At the moment am writing a reversed Pilgrim’s Progress, the journey of Anti-Christian from Zion to Destruction” 840. Dylan Thomas. Questionnaire, three sides of two adjoining pages, 5.25 x 7.25. This form was used by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. for use by their Advertising and Sales Departments in relation on Thomas’ second publication, 25 Poems.

Thomas writes his full name to the first page, “Dylan Marlais Thomas,” along with his address. He completes a series of questions over the next two pages.

He notes his birth-date, and his publications to date, “‘18 Poems,’ Parton Press, 1934,” noting, with some modesty, the areas where his book is likely to be well-received as, “South Wales, especially Swansea and Carmarthan.” In answer to a question about his interests outside of writing, he writes, “Live outside London as much as possible, like living in Wales most. Am interested in short-story writing. At the moment am writing a reversed Pilgrim’s Progress, the journey of Anti-Christian from Zion to Destruction. I try to lead conventional lives.” The next question relates to further information that might help promote his book; Thomas writes, “Have contributed a great number of poems and stories to periodicals…Have reviewed crime books for a London daily for quite a long time.” To the final question, “Any restrictions upon our use of this material?” Thomas writes, “Need my age be used as an excuse for my book? Wouldn’t just ‘a young man’ do?” In very good condition, with partial separation along hinge, staple holes to top left corner, several pencil notations, and some light toning and creasing. Thomas’ first publication (which he notes on this form), ‘18 Poems’ was released in 1934 to great acclaim, when the poet was just 20 years old. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) | 187

1911 Oxford undergrad registry signed by 19 year-old Lord of the Rings author 842. J. R. R. Tolkien. Visitor’s

book page, 8 x 9.75 lightly-lined, stampdated October 20, 1911. Page features signatures of Oxford University undergraduates, as well as the names of their respective colleges. One line is signed in black ink, “J. R. R. Tolkien, Exeter.”

In very good condition, with paper loss to right edge, central horizontal fold, and overall moderate toning and dampstaining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Uncommon ink signature of the War and Peace author 844. Leo Tolstoy. Russian

novelist and moral philosopher (1828–1910) best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Crisp vintage fountain pen signature “ L e o To l s t o y, 1908, 23 May” on a light blue 4.5 x 3.5 card. Page is affixed to a 7 x 4.75 off-white album page. In fine condition, with some mild toning to edge of page. On the date this signature was obtained (perhaps by his photographer), Tolstoy sat for the only known color photograph taken of him at his Yasnaya Polyana estate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

One of the highest prizes in literary autograph collecting 843. J. R. R. Tolkien. Three-volume set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, signed in the second volume, The Two Towers.

Second edition, third impression. London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9, 352 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Signed for Jim, J. R. R. Tolkien.” His daughter, Priscilla, has also signed and inscribed the first free end page. The Fellowship of the Ring is a matching edition and The Return of the King is a 1967 second edition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in full: “This book was a gift to my late father, Dr. James Dyson, from his good friend Priscilla Tolkien. It is signed by her and also by her father J. R. R. Tolkien.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/VG. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine; minor wear to edges, with one quarter-inch tear in cloth at spinehead; bump to front corner at spinehead, with corresponding creasing to textblock; few minor spots of foxing. Dust jacket has some small chips/tears and creases to edges, mostly at spinehead; few small scuffs; small area of insect damage to rear cover; lightly soiled and yellowed (darker along spine). Volumes 1 and 3 in comparable condition. While Tolkien’s signature is scarce on its own, signed editions of his masterpiece trilogy rarely come to market. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) 188 | December 12, 2012 | ART & LITERATURE

“My friend Robin…is the only one who knows the bowels of my atelier” 845. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Important French painter

and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. Lautrec’s immersion in art stemmed largely from his isolation following a disfiguring teenage accident that failed to heal properly, preventing his legs from growing further while his torso continued to develop normally. ALS in French, written to his mother and signed, “Henri,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter reads in full (translated): “My dear mama, I have just seen Georges who told me he would bring you here. Please give the keys of my atelier to my friend Robin who will be their keeper.

He is the only one who does know the bowels of my atelier. Looking forward to your visit, I kiss you.” In fine condition, with a couple slight brushes to text on first page.

Written during the fateful year of 1899, when Lautrec’s mental health deteriorated sharply due to his alcoholism. His friend Georges Sené (mentioned in the letter) and his mother were closest to him during this terrible period, when his personal affairs were in complete chaos. His disorders also reflected upon his work and the accumulation of things in his atelier. Because of that, his mother rarely visited his workshop and we learn from this letter that she was planning an uncustomary visit with Georges Sené. Another friend, Robin, is described by Lautrec as the “only one who does know the bowels of my atelier.” Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare portrait of the science fiction pioneer

847. Vasily Vereshchagin.

Famous Russian battle painter (1842–1904) who was one of the first Russian artists to be widely recognized abroad.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Scherer & Nabholz of Moscow, signed with a transliteration in the lower border in black ink, “W. Werestchayin, Wien, November, 97.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

849. Jules Verne. French

848. Irving Wallace. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, an excerpt from The Plot, signed at the top in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with mild toning to the top. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

writer (1828– 1905) whose classic novels, including Voyage to the Center of the Earth and Tw e n t y T h o u sand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay the foundations for the science fiction genre. Scarce vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Verne seated at a table, pen in hand, signed and inscribed in black ink “A Monsieur Raymond Bacquarl, Jules Verne.” In fine condition, with a couple creases to left edge. Verne is extremely desirable in any form. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) | 189

853. H. G. Wells. Eminent 850. Andy Warhol.

Color 3.75 x 5 postcard of Warhol’s ‘Flowers,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 9.5. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

851. Robert Penn Warren. Souvenir typescript,

five pages, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from his play Ballad of a Sweet Dream of Peace, signed at the conclusion in red ballpoint, “Robert Penn Warren, March 7, 1971.” In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the first page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Waugh refutes a family association to Thesiger’s wife: “I am pretty sure that my pedigree does not connect anywhere with the one you sent me” 852. Evelyn Waugh. Eng-

lish writer (1903– 1966) best known for darkly humorous and satirical novels. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, White’s letterhead, June 10, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Ernest Thesiger. In part: “I shall be very proud to think we were related but I don’t think that we are. My family were farmers…until about 200 years ago. Then my great, great grandfather, Alexander Waugh (vide D.N.B.) came to London set up as a popular preacher and made a prosperous marriage. I am pretty sure that my pedigree does not connect anywhere with the one you sent me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope as well as the family tree sent to Waugh by Thesiger. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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British writer (1866–1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. ALS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, September 6, 1929. Letter to Lepage. In part: “Thank you very much for your most interesting and stimulating letter…I wish I had had it a few weeks ago…I should have quoted and acknowledged the debt to you.” Central horizontal and vertical fold and mild toning to edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

854. James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Pioneer-

ing and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city and landscapes, and the ‘Arrangement in Gray and Black,’ aka ‘Whistler’s Mother.’ ALS signed “J. McNeill Whistler,” one page, 6 x 4, Beefsteak Club letterhead, no date. Letter to Mrs. Macmillan. In part: “With very great pleasure and many thanks—I have only just got your note.”

Central vertical fold, mild toning to left side, and a couple of light creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

855. Oscar Wilde.

Irish writer (1854– 1900) and leader of the Aesthetic Movement, known for such works as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince.

Large ink signature, “Oscar Wilde,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a full-length portrait of Wilde to an overall size of 11 x 14. Mild toning to vertical edges, with a bit slightly affecting the beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

From the author of Little House on the Prairie 856. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Author (1867–

1957) famous for writing Little House on the Prairie. Scarce ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.25, Rocky Ridge Farm, Mansfield, Missouri, March 25, 1940. Letter to Patricia Newman. In full: “Your lovely Easter card was such a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much for it and for your letter. I am sure you have a very dear mother.

Please thank her from me for the nice things she said about Pa.” In fine condition, with mild toning and slight paper loss to upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Wilder’s hand and signed again in the return address area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

857. Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Christmas card, measuring 5.5 x 4 closed, bearing an image of a candle on the front and a printed message inside, signed inside in black ink by Wilder, “Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Wilder.” In fine condition, with a couple light blocks of toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

858. Tennessee Williams. Signed

book: The Theatre of Tennessee Williams, Volume 2.

Later printing. NY: New Directions, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 591 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “Tennessee Williams ‘79.” Autographic condition: In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing to signed page.

Book condition: VG+/VG+. Olive cloth-covered boards; minor wear to edges with small bump to rear upper corner; light foxing to textblock edges and feps; minor discoloration to gilt on spine. Dust jacket in protective mylar; minor wear to corners (gentle creasing and one tiny tear); slightly yellowed and soiled; foxing along flap-folds. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

859. Horace White. Journalist and financial

expert (1834–1916) who at one time was editorin-chief and part-owner of the Chicago Tribune.

Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rockwood of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink. Mild silvering to dark areas of the image and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

860. P. G. Wodehouse. English

humorist (1881–1975) whose work included novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and numerous pieces of journalism.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from his comic novel Leave it to Psmith, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Zola forwards four years of Tour de Monde

861. Emile Zola. ALS in

French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, Librarie De L. Hachette letterhead, April 5, 1864. Letter to a gentleman sending four years of issues of the Tour de Monde as well as the first issue of the fifth year. He also assures him he will receive them on a regular basis in the future. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

862. Anders Zorn. Swedish artist (1860– 1920) who became internationally successful as one of the most acclaimed painters of his era. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Zorn smoking in the cold, by A. Blomberg of Stockholm, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Zorn.” Scattered surface marks, dings to the borders, and a trimmed right edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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comic art & animation 866. Cartoonists. Two FDCs: one with a cachet honoring the Love Stamp, with original signed ink sketches from Charles Schulz, Hank Ketcham, Bil Keane, and Mike Peters; and one signed in ink and felt tip by Walter Lantz, Joe Barbera, Jim Davis, Jerry Siegel, Hank Ketcham, Bill Hanna, and Bob Kane. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 867. Art Clokey. Stop-motion claymation pioneer (1921–2010) who created Gumby. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 7.75, colorful illustrated Gumby letterhead, July 17, 1998. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am curious to know something about you…how old were you when you first saw Gumby, where was it being aired, what station was it on…I hope you don’t mind my asking so many questions.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

868. Percy Crosby. Author, illustrator, and cartoonist (1891–1964) best known for his comic strip ‘Skippy.’

Original vintage signed and inscribed ink sketch of Skippy in a suit, saying “My pop’s been a friend of Dick Hyman an’ that goes for me, too!” and signed, “P. L. Crosby,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8.75 sheet of personal stationery. A tear to the right border and a trivial brush to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

869. Disney. Signed book: Dumbo. Concurrent printing, softcover, 10 x 9. Walt Disney Productions, 1941. Softcover, 10 x 9. Signed inside by several Disney animators and artists. Signers include: Bill Keil, Walt Stanchfield (adding a sketch), Bee Tomango, Don Hillary, Tony Rizzo, Dick Lucas (adding a sketch), Art Stevens, Nick Nichols, Ted Robinson, Clint McCauley, and Dale Barnhart. Several others have signed only with their first name. The item was a farewell present to a co-worker with many sentiments wishing him good luck. Scattered wrinkling and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

870. Disney Animators. Signed

book: Treasures of Disney Animation Art. NY: Artabras, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.25 x 12, 319 pages. Signed on the half-title page and various internal pages

by Ed Benedict, Shamus Culhane, Clair Weeks (twice), Adriana Caselotti (voice of Snow White), Marc Davis (three times), Maurice Noble (twice), Preston Blair, Eyvind Earle, Bill Peet, and Ward Kimball. Very subtle rippling and toning to edges of a few pages, otherwise fine, clean condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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871. Walt Disney. Signed book: The Art of Animation. First edi-

tion. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1958. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.25, 181 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the reverse of the first free end page to one of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.’s daughters, “To Melissa, with my best wishes, Walt Disney.” Front pastedown bears a Fairbanks bookplate. Autographic condition: Fine. Book condition: VG-/None. Tan paper-covered boards and cloth-covered spine; edges worn (boards exposed in several places); moderate rubbing and soiling, with light waterstain on front cover; thin slice, approx.

1.5˝ long, at front fore-edge; slightly shaken; bump to rear cover at spinehead; slightly yellowed. Originally offered in The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. auction at Doyle New York, September 13, 2011. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce copy of Disney’s Our Friend the Atom 872. Walt Disney. Signed book: Our Friend the Atom.

First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 11.25, 165 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Ingle Barr—All best wishes, Walt Disney.” Also signed and inscribed on the same page by author Heinz Haber. In fine condition, with pencil notation to reverse of first free end page, two small holes to front board, and two small holes and scattered wear and creases to dustjacket. Accompanied by the original Walt Disney Productions mailing panel addressed to Barr. One of the first examples of commercial “synergy,” this book was a tie-in to the film of the same name as well as an exhibit at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

873. Walt Disney. Signed book: Walt Disney’s Bongo. Racine,

Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing, 1948. Hardcover, 4.75 x 6.5, 36 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the reverse of the first free end page, “To Skip, Walt Disney.” Autographic condition: In fine condition, with a mild overall shade of toning to signed page as well as a few vertical bends. Book condition: VG-/None. Illustrated paper-covered boards; bumps and small chips/tears at corners and spine-ends; minor soiling to exterior; textblock detaching (held on by four small pieces of the pastedowns); slightly yellowed. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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874. Walt Disney. Signed book: Ferdinand the Bull.

Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Company, 1938. Softcover, 9 x 12. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the cover, “To Sid, with best wishes, Walt Disney.” Autographic condition: Scattered toning and staining to cover, none affecting signature and inscription, several small edge tears and areas of paper loss, and scattered creases and tape repairs to front cover, otherwise very good condition.

P/None. Illustrated staple-bound wraps; covers entirely split from spine and re-attached with several long strips of tape; textblock detached; tears along edges (one larger tear, approx. two inches, at front cover’s fore-edge; light waterstain to lower edge of entire book; rubbed and soiled; large abrasion along rear upper edge (likely from removed piece of tape). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

875. Walt Disney. Original 14 x 18 light green mat, which originally held a Lady and the Tramp cel, signed in red artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney.” The mat is displayed with a modern-era color image of Lady and the Tramp, and bears the original studio pencil notation, “Walt Disney’s Lady and the Tramp,” written on the mat under the image. Mat is framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 19, with a Walt Disney Productions label affixed to the replacement backing. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Beautifully signed Cinderella mat 876. Walt Disney. Original 15.5 x 14.5 mat, which

originally held a Cinderella cel, signed in green artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney,” and inscribed underneath in another hand, “To Mandi Hughes, with best wishes.”

The mat is displayed with a modern-era color image of Gus and Jack dancing together, and bears the original studio pencil notation, “From ‘Cinderella,’” written on the mat under the image. Mat is framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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877. Walt Disney. Signed book: Vanish-

ing Prairie. NY: Simon & Schuster, undated.

Hardcover, 9 x 11.75, 74 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “To Karen—With my best, Walt Disney.” Autographic condition: In fine condition, with some mild toning to signed page, as well as a bit of slight surface loss to upper left of signed page. Book condition: VG-/None. Glossy illustrated paper-covered boards with cloth-covered spine; tiny tears at corners of spine-ends; minor yellowing and extremely light spotting throughout; front hinge cracked at half-title page but binding still strong (no pages loosened). Beautiful color illustrations tipped-in throughout: one image detached but still present; one pair of facing images has been pulled apart, with a strip of surface removed from one and attached to the other. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

878. Walt Disney. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Orthopedic Hospital for $500.00, stamp-dated December 18, 1948. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, cancellation holes to body, and show-through from stamps on reverse, one lightly affecting first name of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

879. Disney Voices. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Snow White, signed in black felt tip by Adriana Caselotti; and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo from Sleeping Beauty, signed in black felt tip

by Mary Costa. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

880. Bud Fisher. Original art-

work for a Mutt and Jeff 11-panel comic strip entitled ‘That Must Make It a Duce Set,’ ink on artist’s cardstock, 25.25 x 17, September 19, 1948, signed in the final panel, “Fisher.” Features Jeff in a tennis match with tennis great Don Budge. Subtle scattered soiling and a small spot of adhesive residue to final panel, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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884. Walter Lantz. Walter Lantz Productions, Inc. payroll check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Lantz, “Walter Lantz,” payable to himself for $800, April 1, 1977. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and bank stamps. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Distinguished high society King sketch 882. Hamilton King. American illustrator (1871–1952). Original vintage signed ink sketch of three well-dressed gentlemen waiting for a woman outside of a stage door on an off-white 8 x 6 card, signed at the bottom “Hamilton King 1907.” In fine condition, with some mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

885. Stan Lee. Two original hand-inked Spiderman comic strips on individual off-white pieces of artist’s cardstock, approximately 13 x 5, each signed twice in black ink by Lee. Both are three-panel strips, one dated January 24, 1985, and one December 27, 1991. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Oversized full color Woody Woodpecker sketch

883. Walter Lantz. Original signed and inscribed ink and paint

sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 11 x 13.25 piece of artist’s board. Signed and inscribed at the bottom, “To my fellow cartoonist Ted Knight, © Walter Lantz 1983.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling to background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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886. Charles Schulz. Signed book: I Never Promised You an

Apple Orchard: The Collected Writings of Snoopy. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half-title page “For Susan—Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with some bumps to the head and heel of the spine and corner bumps, and scattered creasing to the dustjacket. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

887. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy.

San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 6. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free end page, “To Steve—Charles M. Schulz” adding a fulllength sketch of Snoopy dancing. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/G+. Illustrated paper-covered boards; minor rubbing to edges; exterior slightly yellowed and soiled; first and last gatherings loose; small price sticker to front pastedown. Dust jacket has small chips/tears and creases along edges; front flap detached but present; slightly yellowed and soiled; moderate rubbing; few spots of foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We shall all be keeping our fingers crossed for the Pulitzer Prize award” 888. Charles Schulz.

TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 6 x 7, illustrated personal letterhead, March 28, 1980. Schulz writes to Jean Lewis. In full: “The album arrived today, and I appreciate very much your thinking of me.

As you suggested, we shall all be keeping our fingers crossed for the Pulitzer Prize award.”

In fine condition, with a central horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

889. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown.

First edition. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.75 x 9.25, 160 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the half-title page, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with a bit of light wear and toning to dustjacket. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

890. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy.

Later printing. NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1962. Paperback, 5.5 x 5.5. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the inside front cover, “For Amanda—Charles M. Schulz,” with Schulz adding an adorable full-length sketch of a seated Snoopy and a heart. Autographic condition: A few creases to cover, as well as some mild toning and pencil remnants to top left corner, otherwise fine. Book condition: G+/None.

Illustrated orange wraps; mild rubbing, soiling, and creasing to covers; heavier wear along spine; partially removed sticker at rear upper edge; extensive crayon coloring to several pages.Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

891. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 7.25 x 11, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates letterhead, May 3, 1996.

In full: “I don’t think you have any idea what we are already providing dogs and people. I have a huge park right across from the Ice Arena where people bring their dogs every day. I would also hope that you know about Canine Companions. I can’t do everything.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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892. Charles Schulz. Signed book: The Unsinkable Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1966. Paperback, 5.25 x 8. Signed and inscribed in green felt tip on the half-title page, “For the Hales with friendship—Charlie Schulz.” Opposite the signature, on the inside front cover, Schulz has added a fabulous full-length sketch of Snoopy sitting in the grass, signed underneath the image, “Schulz.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Purple illustrated wraps; spine sunned; light foxing to textblock edges; very light abrasion to front, likely from gently removed sticker. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 893. Charles Schulz. Signed

book: Snoopy and ‘It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.’ First edition.

NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “Charles M. Schulz.” Owner’s name written on half-title page, scattered light toning, fading, wear, and small tears to dustjacket, and some chipping and surface loss to spine, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

894. Charles Schulz. Color 8

x 8 print entitled ‘Charlie Brown’s All Stars,’ signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Evelyn—Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1996 TLS from Schulz’s secretary Edna Poehner acknowledging the print. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

895. Charles Schulz. USGA booklet entitled “A Call to Feet, Golf Is a Walking Game,” 4 x 6.25, 16 pages. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

896. Charles Schulz. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Snoopy and Woodstock, dressed in tuxedos and celebrating, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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897. Charles Schulz. Magazine cover

from the April 1969 issue of Family Circle, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.”

In very good condition, with scattered light soiling and creasing, and Schulz’s signature uniformly faded, but still legible. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

898. Carroll Spinney. Charming

original signed felt tip sketch of Big Bird on an off-white 9 x 12 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

899. Myron Waldman. Limited

edition hand-painted animation cel, numbered 39/500, 13.75 x 10.5, of Popeye flexing his muscles after downing some spinach, signed in gold ink, “Myron Waldman,” and taped against a pre-printed satinfinish background. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

900. Myron Waldman. Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, numbered 144/200, entitled ‘Betty on Stage,’ 11 x 13, showing Betty Boop singing on stage, signed in black ink by Waldman, and set against a pre-printed background.

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

classic music 901. Franz Abt. Popular German composer and choral conductor (1819–1885). AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. Abt pens eight bars of music and lyrics, signing twice and adding the location and date, Brunswick, January 28, 1869. Inlaid into a gold-bordered 7 x 5 card. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and a small area of paper loss to the lower right corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

905. Ferruccio Busoni. Vintage ink

signature, “Ferruccio Busoni, London, December 1904,” on an off-white 7.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

902. Marian Anderson. Vintage

3.5 x 5.5 photo postcard of a Chilean seashore, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “Marian Anderson Stgo., May 31st, 1951,” with a small clipped photo affixed to right edge, and an inscription at the top added in another hand. Scattered light toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

903. Luigi Arditi. Italian

violinist, composer, and conductor (1822–1903) best known for Il Corsaro and the song ‘Il Bacio.’

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite photo of Arditi by the London Stereoscope & Photographic Company, signed in the lower border in black ink, and also signed on the reverse, “Luigi Arditi, London, 8 July 1875.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

904. Jan Blockx. Belgian composer, pianist and teacher (1851–1912).

AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 sheet.

Blockx pens four bars from one of his works, labeled “Andante.” Inscribed at the top, in French, and signed “J. Blockx, Bruxelles, decembre 1887.”

In fine condition, with mild overall toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

906. Maria Callas. Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Callas with a journalist

in France, signed in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1962.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creases, impressions, and spotting, light rippling to the bottom edge, and lightly trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

907. Maria Callas. Signed book:

I Grandi Interpreti: Maria Callas.

Milan: G. Ricordi & C., 1957. Cardstock paperback, 7.25 x 10.5, 30 pages, containing numerous photos of the diva.

Signed and inscribed on the second free end page in black ink “A Conradino Bonta, Cordialmente, Maria Meneghini Callas, Milano, 1957.” Autographic condition: fine, with a pencil notation to the upper right of the signed page and some trivial soiling, and owner’s notations in ink to opposite free end page. Book condition: G+/None. Black and white illustrated paper over cardstock covers; small chips and tears along edges with two small pieces of tape at spine-ends; slightly cocked; inkstamp to back lower corner; slightly yellowed and soiled; last gathering splitting at bottom inch; several lines neatly underlined in red pen; inkstamp to upper corner of last page. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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908. Teresa Carreno. Venezuelan

pianist, singer, composer, and conductor (1853–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Hermann Herzfeld of Dresden, signed on the image in blue ink, “In kind remembrance of Teresa Carreno Tagliapietra, April 1906.” Moderate contrast to the signature and slight paper loss to the upper right corner, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

911. Gustave Charpentier.

French composer (1860–1956) best known for his opera Louise.

Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6 photo of Charpentier in a suit and hat, signed and inscribed in French in black ink, and dated 1927. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

912. Gustave Charpentier. ALS

909. Feodor Chaliapin. Foun-

in French, signed “G. Charpentier,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date.

Untranslated letter to a gentleman.

Horizontal and vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few creases, small edge tears, and show-through from pencil notations on reverse, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

tain pen signature, “Souvenir de F Chaliapin 1929,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6.75 album page. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning, mainly to the edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

913. Composers. Three 910. Cecile Chaminade. French composer and pianist (1857–1944).

Original 4.25 x 6 cabinet photo of Chaminade at her piano, by Mendelssohn of London, inscribed in the lower right of the image in French and signed in black ink, “C. Chaminade, 1899.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

photos: one 3.5 x 4.5 program photo of Igor Stravinsky conducting, signed in fountain pen, “I. Stravinsky, 1941”; one glossy 5 x 7.25 portrait of Karlheinz Stockhausen, signed vertically in purple felt tip, “Stockhausen”; and one glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Hans Werner Henze, signed in the upper right in black ink. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

914. Composers. Three photos: one vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock

photo of Franz Lehar, dated June 10, 1927, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Lehar”; one vintage 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Max von Schillings, signed in black ink, “Max Schillings,” with a two-bar AMQS on the reverse from the opening to ‘Arrigo’s Serenade’ from his most famous opera, Mona Lisa; and one vintage 3.5 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Leo Blech, signed vertically in fountain pen, “Leo Blech, Berlin, April 29,” with a two-bar AMQS on the reverse from his opera Versiegelt. In overall fine condition, with some light silvering to dark areas of the real photo postcard images. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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915. Composers. Four items: one

vintage 6 x 7.75 print of a painting of John Alden Carpenter, signed and inscribed in black ink, “With best wishes to Frank Parker, from John Carpenter,” adding a two-bar AMQS above, with the text “These people long for their hills!”; one vintage four-bar AMQS from ‘Rosemarie’ on an off-white 4.25 x 3 sheet, signed below in fountain pen, “Rudolf Friml, New York, June 27, 1931”; two vintage AMQSs on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard with affixed portrait, five bars from ‘Serenade’ and four bars from ‘Souvenir,’ signed and inscribed below in German in black ink, “Franz Drdla,” and dated Vienna, January 20, 1932; and one vintage three-bar AMQS with lyrics on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet, signed below in fountain pen by Henry Hadley, “Excerpt from song ‘The Time of Parting,’ Poem by Tagore, Music by Henry Hadley, March 1925.” In overall fine condition, with the ink to Carpenter’s inscription and signature slightly faded, and scattered creases to the Friml sheet.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

916. Composers. Four items:

one two-bar chorale AMQS by Sir Michael Costa signed below in black ink; one bold AMQS with four double bars, signed in black ink by Hamish MacCunn; one untranslated ALS, in French, signed “Victor Masse,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Theatre Imperial de L’Opera letterhead, April 25, 1864, offering his opinion on the opera; and one untranslated ALS, in French, signed “F. Paolo Tosti,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 11, no year, declining an invitation to play music as lessons are taking up all of his time. In overall fine condition, with various mild scattered toning and soiling, and intersecting folds to the Masse letter, two vertical fold passing through single letters of his signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

917.

918. Composers and Instrumentalists. Six items: one 3.5

x 5.5 postcard photo of Jan Kubelik, inscribed in an unknown hand and signed by Kubelik; one two-bar AMQS on a 7.5 x 5 off-white album page with an affixed program photo, signed

by Leopold Godowsky; one eight-bar AMQS from ‘String Quartet No. 3’ on a 8.5 x 6 off-white musically-lined sheet, signed by Karel Husa; one black ink signature and inscription, “Rafael Joseffy,” on an off-white 4.5 x 7 sheet; one program page for a performance by Fritz Kreisler at Clemson, 6 x 9.75, signed by Kreisler; and one 4 x 5.5 postcard photo of Wilhelm Kempff, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds to the Kreisler page that pass through the signature.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

919. Cesar Cui. Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a

member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’

Uncommon AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 1.75 sheet. Cui pens two bars of an unidentified work, signing below in Russian with the date, “1910.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Cui. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Conductors.

Five items: one 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Arthur Nikisch; one black ink signature, “Arthur Nikisch, Prag, 8/V 1902,” on a 6 x 9 off-white sheet; one matte-finish 3.5 x 4.75 photo of Rolf Agop, signed on the front, with an ALS in German on the reverse about the Berlin Philharmonic; one 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Rafael Kubelik; and one satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Karl Bohm. In overall fine condition, with various light scattered impressions and soiling, and moderate contrast to the signature on the Nikisch photo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

920. Vincent d’Indy and Charles Marie Widor. AMQSs by Vincent d’Indy and Charles Marie Widor on opposing sides of an offwhite 7.5 x 4.75 album page. D’Indy pens five bars identified as “Tecla (Wallenstein),” signed and inscribed below in French (translated), “To Mademoiselle Georgette Ketten, in remembrance of a cold windy day. Even though her charming little nose was cold, her beautiful eyes weren’t cold at all! Vincent d’Indy, November 25, 1894.” On the opposite side, Widor pens four bars of music and lyrics, signed and inscribed “A mademoiselle Georgette Ketten, Charles Widor.” Moderate overall toning and a few trivial chips and tears to the borders, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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921. Vincent d’Indy. French

composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Reutlinger of Paris, signed and inscribed in black ink “A Monsieur Paul Seguy, en sympathique souvenir, Vincent d’Indy.”

Adhesive remnants and slight surface loss to the upper and lower borders of the mount, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

922. Jose Vianna da Motta. Portuguese pianist and composer (1868–1948) who was one of the last pupils of Franz Liszt. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink. A few bars of music, possibly in his hand, have been penned in ink to the lower right of the image.

Scattered surface marks and soiling, and some silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

925. Pablo de Sarasate.

Spanish violinist and composer (1844–1908). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 real photo postcard photo of de Sarasate posing with his violin, signed in black ink, “Pablo de Sarasate, Berlin 15-1-1904.” Affixed to a slightly larger card. Some surface impressions and rubbing, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and a pencil notation to the bottom, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

926. Pablo de Sarasate. AMQS in pencil on an off-white 6.25 x 4.75 sheet. De Sarasate writes out three bars from his most famous work, titled in his hand, “Zigeunerweisen,” and signed below in pencil, “Pablo de Sarasate, 24-1-98.” In fine condition, with mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 927. Georges Enesco.

924. Walter Damrosch.

Prussian-born conductor and composer (1862–1950) who was the longtime leader of the New York Symphony Orchestra. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, boldly signed at the top of the image in black ink. Light silvering to borders of the image, and ink marks to lower border, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Eminent Romanian-born violinist and composer (1881–1955). Vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “A monsieur Harley Holmes, en souvenir de Georges Enesco, 1937.”

Light corner tip creases, mild scattered crazing, and some trivial haloing to the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

931. Wilhelm Ganz. German pianist (1833–1914) known for performing the works of Liszt and Berlioz, and accompaning to Jenny Lind. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Ganz

by Sarony of Scarborough, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with scattered spotting and silvering to the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

928. Edward Elgar. Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a

significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. Signed book: The Music Makers. First edition. London: Novello & Co., 1912.

Softcover, 7 x 10, 86 pages. Signed vertically in black ink on the title page, “Edward Elgar, Hereford, Vasa House, 1927.” Originally owned

by Catherine Underwood, a lifelong friend of Elgar found listed in his 1920s address book, who has added a pencil ownership signature, “C. Underwood” to the front cover. Autographic condition: very good, with moderate scattered foxing and a few stray ink marks to the signed page. Book condition: G+/None. Manila wraps; edges worn; soiling and foxing to exterior and first/last few pages; wraps detaching from spine, with creases and some small tears along edges.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

929. Robert Fischhof. Austrian

pianist, composer, and professor at the Vienna Music Conservatoire (1856–1918). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rudolf Krziwanek of Vienna, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Robert Fischhof, 1900,” with a vertical AMQS to the upper right. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

930. Wilhelm Furtwangler. ANS

in German, signed “W. Furtwangler,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 photo postcard of Stockholm, no date but postmarked 1920. Brief untranslated note written vertically in the correspondence panel. In fine condition, with some scattered light silvering to image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Rare cabinet photo with a quote from the play that introduced Gilbert to Sullivan 932. William S. Gilbert. Scarce original

4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo

by Alfred Ellis of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. S. Gilbert (but not a bit like).” Light scattered foxing to the image, a trimmed top edge, and embellishments to his hair and sideburns in an unknown hand, otherwise fine condition. The phrase, “But not a bit like,” is repeated throughout the song ‘At Twenty-Three’ in Gilbert’s libretto to Ages Ago. The composer for the music, Frederic Clay, formally introduced Gilbert to Arthur Sullivan at a rehearsal for Ages Ago, beginning one of the great partnerships in the history of comic opera. Exceedingly rare in this format, this is the first Gilbert signed photo we have offered since 1997. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

933. Benjamin Godard.

French violinist and Romantic composer (1849–1895).

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Godard, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink (translated), “Offered to Madame E. Dumed with all my thanks and in remembrance of the Angelus of Joan of Arc at St. Cloud, Benjamin Godard 1891.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rare album signed by the reclusive genius 934. Glenn Gould. The Well-Tempered Clavier [German]

four LP box set, signed on the front cover of the album booklet below his photograph in blue felt tip, “With best wishes, Glenn Gould, 1981.” A ding to the left edge of the box cover and the signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. All four records are included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

935. Percy Grainger. Three sets of scores from The Dolmetsch

Collection of English Consorts, published by G. Schirmer of New York, each inscribed with a different sentiment at the top in fountain pen “To Harvey,” and signed “Percy, Oct 1944.” The set consists of scores for The Four Note Pavan by Alfonso Ferrabosca; 5-Part Fantasy, No.1 by John Jenkins; and 6-Part Fantasy and Air, No. 1 by William Lawes. Each includes a foreword and introductory note by Grainger, who scored the version for modern string instruments. Light creases, toning, and soiling to the covers, and a tear to the right border of one, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

936. Ferdinand Hiller. German composer, conductor, writer and music-director (1811–1885). ALS signed “Dr. Ferdinand Hiller,” one page, 4 x 5.25, embossed personal letterhead, December 10, 1877.

Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am very glad, dear Miss, to know…that you take some interest in my music and I should be happy to hear one day some of it executed by you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned carte-de-visite.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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937. Josef Hofmann. Child prodigy (1876–1957) who later became one of the world’s famous pianists and pedagogues. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the Hofmann as a child, by Sarony of New York, boldly signed in black ink, “Jozid Hofmann, New York, 28/2 1888.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

938. Arthur Honegger. ALS in French, signed “A. H.,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 deckle-edge picture postcard of Napoli, no date, but postmarked Zurich 1939. Postcard to Madame de Silvera stating he has just arrived in Switzerland after a trip through Italy and he is happily looking forward to news from her. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and surface marks to image side. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

939. Engelbert Humperdinck. Ger-

man Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hänsel und Gretel. He is not related to the 1960s British pop star of the same name (born Arnold Dorsey), who ‘borrowed’ the composer’s moniker from a music dictionary.

ALS in German, signed “E. Humperdinck,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, November 26, 1904.

Untranslated letter to Berthold Neuer in New York. In very good to fine condition, with a light central horizontal crease, a uniform shade of mild toning, small pencil notations to top and bottom edges, and slight show-through from postmark on reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

942.

Joseph Joachim. Original 4.25

x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, and dated February 1892. In fine condition, with light overall toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

943. Joseph Kosma.

940. Engelbert Humperdinck. ALS in Ger-

man, signed “E. Humperdinck,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, blind stamped personal letterhead, March 31, 1897. Untranslated letter to Professor F. Singer. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling and slight surface loss to top right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Hungarian-French composer (1905–1969). TLS in French, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 24, 1947.

Untranslated letter to a group of gentlemen.

In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning, and some light creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

941. Jacques Ibert. French composer (1890–1962). ALS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Academie de France letterhead, January 20, 1949. Letter to Fernand Du Bradous wishing him a happy new year and congratulating him on a brilliant success. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through signature and a few small spots of soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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944. Wilhelm Kuhe. Czech pianist

and composer (1823–1912). Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by Lombardi & Fry of Brighton, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “W. Kuhe.”

In fine condition, with a couple surface impressions and some silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

945. Franz Lehar. Popular Aus-

trian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen.

Scattered silvering to background, a few surface marks, and a photographer’s stamp to lower left, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

948. Pietro Mascagni. Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890

masterpiece ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Boldly-penned AMQS on an off-white 6 x 8.25 album page. Mascagni pens four bars of music and lyrics to ‘La Siciliana,’ from his great one-act opera, Cavalleria rusticana. Signed below, “P. Mascagni,” and dated Vienna, May 2, 1927. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

946. Franz Lehar. Vintage

949. Jules Massenet. Original 2.25

4.25 x 6 postcard photo of an artist’s image of Lehar conducting, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in German to columnist S. Jay Kaufman thanking him for an interesting review. In good condition, with scattered moderate creasing, some affecting end of signature, light soiling and wrinkles, and mounting remnants to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Massenet,

by Pierre Petit of Paris, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Massenet,” below a sentiment in French. In fine condition, with some light scattered soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

947. Jules Massenet. ANS

in French, signed “Massenet,” on the front of one of his 3.75 x 2.25 personal calling cards, no date.

Brief untranslated note signed at the conclusion, “Massenet.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of light toning and Massenet’s address underlined in red ink. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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950. Gustav Merkel.

German organist and composer (1827–1885) who published over 180 works. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by W. Hoffert of Dresden, signed and inscribed on the reverse in German in black ink, and dated December 1878. In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

951. Wilma Neruda. Violinist (1838–1911) who toured throughout Europe and married composer Ludvig Norman. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Neruda, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Wilma Norman Neruda.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

952. Arthur Nikisch. Hungarian conductor (1855–1922). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, signed on the image in black ink. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

953. Jacques Offenbach. ALS in French, signed “J. Offenbach,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Theatre de Bouffes Parisiens letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Thank you truly for those few lines in your newspaper. Mr. d’Armagnac’s son is my uncle and I am very much interested in the sale of these paintings, that’s why I’m asking this little service of you.” In fine condition, with three horizontal folds and scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exquisite sepia Puccini portrait signed in 1919 955. Giacomo Puccini. Com-

manding vintage matte-finish sepia 6 x 8.5 portrait, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen to “David M. Mandell,” adding “Torre del Lago, 1919.” Affixed to a board to an overall size of 9.5 x 12. In fine condition, with a couple of spots to the surface, and some separation from the board to the bottom edge (it could likely be removed from the board without damage). A superb Puccini piece from late in his career. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

956. Raoul Pugno. French com-

poser and pianist (1852–1914) known for his performances of Mozart.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Aime Dupont of New York, signed and inscribed in the lower border French in black ink. In very good condition, with adhesive remnants to the borders, the lower left corner separated and repaired with tape, and silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

954. Niccolo Paganini. Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Paganini’s striking appearance and seemingly superhuman skill on the instrument led many to believe that he was in league with the devil, an image he did nothing to dispel. His fiendishly demanding (and sometimes beautiful) works for the violin, particularly the Caprices, remain a cornerstone of the repertoire. ALS in Italian, signed “Your Niccoló Paganini,” one page, 7 x 4, August 11, 1818. Translated in full: “I pray warmly my dear Papa to give me his news as well as those of the Banti family, that I can never forget, and please accept the kiss of a loving son.” Letter has been backed with an identical size sheet. In very good condition, with some light vertical folds, some thin areas to page, and scattered light staining. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from expert Renato Saggiori, written in French. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 207

Large, boldly penned quote from La Bohème 957. Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ AMQS on an off-white 10.25 x 8 album page.

Puccini pens the aria ‘Mi chiamano Mimi’ from La Bohème, signing underneath, “Giacomo Puccini 1916.” In fine condition, with some toning to edges, a few light wrinkles and a touch of light soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

958. Giacomo Puccini. Col-

orful 5.5 x 3.5 postcard for La Boheme, featuring an image from Act II on the left side, signed in fountain pen “Giacomo Puccini.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

960. Maurice Ravel. Precise vintage ink signature, “Maurice Ravel,” on an off-white 6 x 7.75 album page, with French author George Duhamel’s signature above Ravel’s. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. Ravel’s signature could be easily matted on its own. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptional photo of Rachmaninoff, with a quote from one of his most famous pieces 959. Sergei Rachmaninoff. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of a young Rachmaninoff, by Breitkopf & Hartel of London, signed vertically in black ink, “S. Rachmaninoff, London, 26 Mai 1908,” adding a three-bar AMQS, identified in his hand as an excerpt from “2 Concerto, Op. 18.” In fine condition, with a few trivial dings to the edges and some silvering to dark areas of the image. On the same day that he signed this photo, Rachmaninoff performed the excerpted concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Koussevitzky at the Queen’s Hall. The piece established his fame as a concerto composer, and remains one of his most popular pieces to this day. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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961. Hans Richter. Orchestral and operatic conductor (1843–1916) closely associated with Richard Wagner. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by F. Hartmann of Bayreuth, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Hans Richter, Bayreuth 1899.”

In fine condition, with trivial scattered foxing and impressions. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

964. Camille Saint-Saens. AMQS on an off-white 10 x 2.5

musically-lined sheet. Saint-Saens pens two full bars, signed below in black ink, “C. Saint-Saens.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, soiling, and creases, a few light blue pencil notations, and tack holes to the upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Incredible twice-signed 1867 portrait of Rossini 962. Gioachino Rossini. Original 2.25 x 4.25

carte-de-visite portrait of Rossini, by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “G. Rossini.”

Reverse also signed and inscribed in black ink, “Souvenir de Sympathie e de Reconnaissance offert a Mr. G. Brandus, G. Rossini, Paris, 16 Jan. 1867.” In fine condition, with some light scattered toning and soiling. Brandus was one of the most important music publishers in Paris and published Rossini’s Petite Messe in 1869, shortly after the composer’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

963. Anton Rubinstein. Original

4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by W. Hoffert of Germany, signed on the image in black ink, “Ant. Rubinstein.” Some light spotting to background of image, some light skipping to signature, and a light stamp over end of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Exceptionally rare manuscript for one of Saint-Saens’s final works 965. Camille Saint-Saens. Prolific and prodigiously talented

French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’ and the perennial concert favorite ‘Carnival of the Animals.’ Handwritten musical manuscript, seven musically-lined pages, 13.5 x 10.75, signed at the conclusion, “C. Saint-Saens, 1921.” Titled on the front page, “Aux Aviateurs,” Saint-Saens pens the music and lyrics to his ‘Aux conquérants de l’air’ in 105 four-stave bars. In fine condition, with light scattered creases. Originally solicited by Walter Damrosch, who was charged by music publisher Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge to collect music that could be adapted for use in schools. Accompanied by a carbon copy of a 1936 letter about the work, in part: “‘The Aviator’ Saint Saens wrote both words and music…he said he wanted to write something daring and imaginative for American school children and finding no suitable text wrote it himself.” Full manuscripts are rarely found at auction, and as one of his last pieces, ‘Aux Aviateurs’ is especially desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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969. Anton Seidl. Hungarian 967. Henry Schradieck. Ger-

man violin virtuoso (1846–1918) and one of the foremost violin teachers of his era; his etudes for violin remain popular today.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Schradieck posing with his violin,

by S. Young of New York, signed and inscribed at the bottom in black ink, and dated June 28, 1900. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

conductor (1850–1898) who conducted the premiere performance of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, and is especially associated with Wagner’s operas. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, signed at the top of the image in black ink with a two-bar AMQS. In very good condition, with scattered foxing to the image, adhesive remnants and soiling to the borders, and slight silvering to dark areas of the image. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

968. Robert Schumann. Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and art songs, made him one of the central figures of the German Romantic tradition. On his way to a successful career as a concert pianist, Schumann’s plans changed when he permanently injured his hand in 1931. Energetic and determined, he turned to composing and within the year had published his first work. He composed prolifically—a wide range of instrumental, chamber, vocal, and orchestral music—until a prolonged illness (widely believed to be caused by mercury poisoning) took his life at the age of forty-six. Scarce ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Leipzig, February 1841. Letter written to Gustav Barth in Vienna. In part (translated): “Your most honorable presently and for the future, I have to beg for your forgiveness and understanding if I did not specifically respond to each and everyone of your esteemed letters - which I am asking you kindly to continue sending...Unfortunately, I am not able to answer every time, due to the vast amount of correspondence I have to handle, in addition to the many other activities and duties I am involved in. I thank you very much for your recent mailing, the sound and scope of it are quite pleasing to me...thanks also for the song you sent, however, it strikes me as being too serious and dark for this particular purpose. Please understand, with my selection I also have to take into consideration the needs of my publisher, who is incurring substantial cost as it is. Send me something light and cheerful…My wife too is sending her best regards to your wife. I would be most pleased if you could perhaps procure for your wife the four sets of songs (Myrthen) which I dedicated to my wife while she was my bride.” Reverse bears an integral address leaf in Schumann’s hand, with a February 7, Leipzig postmark. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, light show-through from writing on opposite sides, small area of repaired paper loss from wax seal, and some light pencil remnants, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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970. Singers. Five

photos: one vintage pearl-finish 6.75 x 9.25 photo of Aureliano Pertile in Otello, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, and dated October 1941; one vintage 6 x 9 composite program photo of artists of the San Francisco Opera Company, signed in fountain pen by Jussi Bjoerling, Bidu Sayao, and Ezio Pinza; one vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Kurt Bohme in costume, captioned in his hand in fountain pen, “Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau,” with an ALS in German on the reverse about opera performances; one vintage 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in costume as Mandryka, signed in blue ink in the lower border, with an ALS in German on the reverse; and one vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 publicity photo of Gino Bechi, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, and dated May 31, 1939. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases, foxing, and soiling to the two larger photos. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the Bohme photo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Thank you very very much for...the wonderful bottle of whiskey which I will drink to your good health” 973.

Igor S t r a v i n s k y.

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.75, June 20, 1966. Letter of thanks for a birthday gift. In part: “Thank you very very much for your kind birthday greetings and for the wonderful bottle of whiskey which I will drink to your good health.” Stravinsky has also hand addressed the integral address panel on the reverse.

In fine condition, with light scattered creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

971. Jetty Strauss.

First wife of Johann Strauss II (1818–1878).

ALS in French, signed “Strauss,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, embossed personal letterhead, December 30, 1875. Untranslate letter to a gentleman. Moderate soiling to front page and a few creases, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

972. Richard Strauss. Ink signature, “Richard Strauss,” on a light blue 6.25 x 7.75 album page, with an unidentified signature to lower portion of page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning.

Strauss’s signature could be easily matted on its own. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

974. Igor Stravinsky. Glossy 8 x 10 Goldenberg head-and-shoulders

photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Gerard Lewis, best wishes, I Stravinsky.” A couple noticeable creases to left edge, a few other light creases, and a trivial brush to signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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975. Igor Stravinsky. Signed book: Stravinsky: An Autobiography. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1936.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 288 pages. Signed and inscribed with a French sentiment on the half-title page in black ink, adding a brief AMQS from ‘L’Histoire du Soldat.’

Autographic condition: fine, with moderate contrast to signature from illustration underneath. Book condition: VG/ None. Red cloth-covered boards; tiny bumps at corners; spine sunned; large remnants of paper label across center of spine and onto both covers; small newspaper clipping taped to rear pastedown; discoloration from tape on rfep; slightly yellowed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

976. Joaquin Turina.

979. Herbert von Karajan. Intense color

AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 5.25 sheet. Turina pens five bars he identifies as “Fiesta mora en Tanger,” signing below, “Joaquin Turina, April–1929.” In fine condition, with a few light scattered creases and mild uniform toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

semi-glossy 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of von Karajan during a performance, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks and impressions.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

977. Giuseppe Verdi. Unsigned mailing

envelope, 4.5 x 3.5, addressed by Verdi in Italian. Scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

978. Herbert von Karajan. Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (19081989) and one of the most renowned conductors in music history. His obituary in The New York Times described him as ‘probably the world’s best-known conductor and one of the most powerful figures in classical music.’ Nice 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light surface impressions and small mounting remnant to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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980. Eugene Ysaye.

Belgian violin virtuoso, composer, and conductor (1858–1931) known as ‘The King of the Violin.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Ysaye posing with his violin, by Aime Dupot of New York, inscribed at the top of the image in French in black ink, signed “E. Ysaye,” and dated 1904. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

contemporary music Beatles signatures handed out by Paul from the band’s van outside the BBC in early 1963 981. Beatles. Original vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone Records promotional card, with an image of the neatly-dressed band on the front. Signed on the reverse in black fountain pen, “Paul McCartney,” in blue fountain pen, “John Lennon,” in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison,” and in black ballpoint “Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to both sides, with a block of toning lightly affecting Lennon’s and Starr’s signatures, a few spots of damp staining, and some creasing to left edge. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “We were in the West End, on the scooter and parked in a bay opposite Broadcasting house in Portland Place. We saw standing outside the BBC the four members of the Beatles. A van pulled up and the [sic] loaded equipment into it and then they got into a van and it drove off. We followed on the scooter, and caught the van up and stopped alongside it at some lights in High Holborn. I spoke to Paul McCartney who was leaning out the window with a rose in his mouth. I asked him if they were going to release an LP. Paul McCartney said their first LP called ‘Please Please Me’ was coming out shortly. Before the van moved away I was given by Paul McCartney, a Parlophone post card with the four autographs on the rear…I am reasonably confident that the date I met them would have been 16th March 1963.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

On the day of their historic Ed Sullivan performance, the Fab Four visit the famous Peppermint Lounge 982. Beatles. Rare and historically significant color vintage 5 x 3.5 postcard photo from the Peppermint Lounge in New York City, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” and “John Lennon,” obtained after their performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and signed in pencil, “George.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder, grading the piece “NM-MT 8.” Trimmed right edge, moderate bisecting folds, affecting a couple of letters of McCartney’s and Lennon’s signatures, and through Starr’s signature, and scattered wrinkling, and mild toning, otherwise very good condition.

After their historic television performance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, John, Paul, and Ringo went to the Peppermint Lounge to celebrate. George was back at the hotel, recuperating from a cold.

John, Paul and Ringo’s signatures were acquired by a waitress at the club, who was serving the band all night long. George’s signature was obtained later by a Beatles staff member and returned to the waitress, as she was initially disappointed at not having signatures of all four band members. Accompanied by two letters from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. First is a letter of authenticity that dates the signatures from February 9, 1964, and states, “There are very few sets in existence which were signed on this, the most important day in Beatle’s history.” Second letter serves as an appraisal for the item. While opinions vary as to how many items the Beatles signed on this most relevant date in rock and roll history (some say they signed less than six items altogether), this is no doubt one of a very small handful. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Superb set of ‘Fab Four’ signatures acquired backstage in Scotland in 1963 983. Beatles. Choice vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Best wishes, Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page. Page is still housed in its original hardcover autograph album. In fine condition. Signatures were acquired by Dundee Courier reporter Irene Brown backstage at the Caird Hall in Dundee, Scotland, on October 7, 1963, prior to the band’s performance at the venue. Accompanied by an original unsigned vintage 1963 photo of Brown interviewing John Lennon and George Harrison, a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, grading each signature an “8,” and giving the page an overall grade of “8.” Also included is a 2003 reprint of an article on the Beatles, featuring the photo of Brown and the band. Outstanding in both condition and provenance, this complete set ranks among the finest we have offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

984. Beatles: Harrison and Starr. Vintage 4 x 5 newspaper

1963 photo of the Beatles, signed in blue ink, “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” Signatures were obtained circa early 1963. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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985. Beatles: George Harrison. Apple Publishing Ltd. business check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to George Alexander for £112.89, July 3, 1973. Double-matted with a color portrait of Harrison and two Beatles trading cards, to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge and bank stamps to body, one lightly over beginning of signature.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

986. Beatles: George Harrison. Early vintage Parlophone promo card, 5.75 x 3.5, with an image of the band in matching suits on the front, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “George Harrison.” Signature dates from mid-1963. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning and soiling to both sides.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

987. Beatles: George Harrison. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5

promo postcard portrait of Harrison as a member of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with block of light toning over signature from previous display, mounting remnants to top edge of front, and scattered light silvering, creases, and surface impressions to image. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The fan club sends a purported “piece of John Lennon’s real shirt” 988. Beatles: Freda Kelly. Beatles Fan

Club Secretary from 1963 until it closed in 1972, two years after the breakup of The Beatles. TLS signed “Freda,” on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.25 Beatles compliments slip, no date. Letter to a Beatles fan. In part: “About the ‘large glossy photo’—well I haven’t got any, I think you [sic] best bet would be to write to Beatle Monthly for one. I am enclosing a piece of John’s shirt for you.” Accompanied by a 3.25 x 2.25 off-white swatch of material in an envelope with “A piece of John Lennon’s real shirt,” typed on the front, signed in blue ballpoint “Freda Kelly.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

989. Beatles: Lennon and Starr. Vintage ballpoint signa-

tures, “Beatles, Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” on the inside cover of an Australian airlines menu which measures 7 x 8.

Some scattered light toning and foxing to edges and a rough left edge, which could be easily matted out, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Höfner ‘violin’ bass guitar signed in person by the Beatles icon 990. Beatles: Paul McCartney.

Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the off-white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks to pickguard. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in which he writes, “This signature was obtained in person in 2005.” Oversized.

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John provides his address to a fan “Lennon 105 Bank ST N.Y. N.Y. 10014” and signs for his wife “John Lennon Yoko Ono” 991. Beatles: John Lennon. Two pieces of corre-

spondence sent to a former employee of Hunt-Wesson foods named Bob Hanzen. An ANS, signed “John Lennon,” one page, 5.25 x 5.25, no date.

Lennon writes, in full: “H. Food.

Dear. Bob Hanson [sic] The address for the photo is Lennon 105 Bank ST N.Y. N.Y. 10014.

Thank you have a good trip ole!”

Second is a TLS, signed “John Lennon Yoko Ono,” all signed by Lennon, one page, 8 x 5.25, no date. Letter to Hanzen reads, in full (with spelling and grammar retained): “Dear Bob, yes! we do remember all of you! Thank you very much for sending the photo we framed it and it now hangs in the kitchen. all the best to all of you, hope spain was fun. Congratulations to your daughter; we send our best wishes for a happy future. Thanks again.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked July 30, 1973, addressed in Lennon’s hand to Hanzen, and signed in the return address area “Lennon/Ono, 105 bank St. N.Y.C. 10014.” Also included is a group photo of Hanzen and his travelling party posing at the Eastern Airlines ticket counter with Lennon and Ono. Uniform toning to both letters, intersecting folds to handwritten note, one through a single letter of signature, and some toning to envelope, otherwise fine condition. Hanzen obtained the items in 1973 after his sales team won a trip to Spain and by chance John and Yoko were on the same flight. Two great letters from Lennon, who was enjoying living in his Bank Street apartment, even though he and Yoko were under FBI surveillance as the government was attempting to deport Lennon to England. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

992. Beatles: George Martin. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.5,

personal letterhead, May 24, 2007. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Working on the ‘Love’ album and the show that went with it, is the last thing I shall ever do in the record business and I am grateful it has been such a success.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Promo card signed outside of Apple Records in 1968

993. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Original vintage Beatles glossy promo card, 4.25 x 6, with images and pre-printed signatures of the Fab Four on the front, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney.” Signature dates to 1968 and was obtained outside The Beatles Apple offices in Savile Row, London, England. In fine condition, with a few light bends and surface impressions to image side. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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995. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Vintage ballpoint

signature, “Paul McCartney (Beatles),” on a light brown 6.75 x 8 heavy cardstock album page, with two clipped photos of Paul and the Beatles affixed around signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

996. Irving Berlin. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 1, 1953. Letter to Dr. Alfred Charles Levy. In full: “I have been in California for the past three months and this is the first time I’ve had a chance to thank you for your nice birthday note.

It was thoughtful and I appreciate it.”

In fine condition, with trivial scattered soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

999. Nat King Cole.

Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Nat King Cole.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creases and a ding to the upper right corner tip. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

997. Karen Carpenter.

Scarce glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Carpenter, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Danny, Hi! Karen Carpenter.” Photo also bears a pre-printed signature. In fine condition, with a trivial band of toning to the upper border.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1000. Duke Ellington. DS, four pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 1, 1958. Agreement between Johnny Hodges and Ellington’s company Tempo Music, with Tempo agreeing to publish the song ‘Dual Highway’ with Hodges receiving 100% of the royalties. Signed on the last page

by Ellington. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1001. Alan Freed. Scarce

998. Bill Evans. Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist

(1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Evans’s influence as a keyboard artist has been acknowledged by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett. Plagued by a decades-long struggle with hepatitis and drug addition, Evans died at the age of 51. Color satin-finish 8 x 8 enlarged candid photo of Evans on stage, signed along the bottom in red felt tip. In very good condition, with signature a shade or two light, but completely legible, image a bit fuzzy, and a tear to top edge, which could be matted out. Scarce in any form, and most likely a one-of-a-kind image. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Dave, Best wishes and get well soon— From, Alan Freed,” on an off-white 4 x 4.75 sheet. Scattered creases and soiling, and a few staple holes to the top, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Oversized color Dead photo from Rolling Stone

1004. Grateful Dead. Color 10

1002. George Gershwin. Vintage fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on a tan 5.5 x 1.5 slip. Slip is affixed to a 1936 Alvin Theatre cast page for Porgy and Bess, which in turn is affixed to a 7 x 9.5 blue board. A signature of Anne Brown, the actress who played Bess in the production, is affixed to the bottom of the page.

In fine condition. Accompanied by an album page signed by Rouben Mamoulian, the show’s original producer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

x 12.75 Rolling Stone magazine photo of the band from the August 7, 1980, issue, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.25. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few small creases and dings, and mild overall toning to borders. Group images of this size are not common. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1005. Johnny Green. TLS signed

“Johnny,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 12, 1971. Letter to producer Edwin H. Knopf and his wife. In part: “Just a word of added thanks to you both for your phone call following the U.S.C. bash. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me that you took the time and made the effort to give me your ‘rave review.’ I’m grateful…your call has been one of the two special post-performance messages from anyone. Dear Harry Ruby sent me a note.” In fine condition, with mild scattered creases and toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Fully-signed Go To Heaven album with the recently added Brent Mydland

1003. Grateful Dead. Go To Heaven album signed on the front

cover in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Brent Mydland. In very good condition, with light creasing to edges and corners, mild album impression to front cover, some light damp staining to edges, and light irregular adhesion to signatures. The record is included. Mydland replaced Keith and Donna Godchaux in 1979, and this album featured two of his songs.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1006. Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Vintage signatures, “Buddy Holly” in bold blue ballpoint, and “Jerry Allison” and “Joe Maudlin” in pencil, on an off-white 8.25 x 2.5 lightly-lined sheet. In very good condition, with vertical folds dividing the signatures, a central vertical fold touching the end of Holly’s signature, a vertical fold through Maudlin’s signature, and scattered creasing and soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Hendrix “digs” Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home

1007. Jimi Hendrix. Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “I Dig It Too, Jimi Hendrix,” and signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Experience member, “Mitch” [Mitchell].

Moderate skipping to signature and sentiment resulting in just the impressions of some of the letters and a fairly light but still mostly legible appearance, light contrast to end of last name of signature, scattered noticeable creases, soiling, and toning to covers, and owner’s notation on back cover, otherwise very good condition. The record is included, with the inside sleeve bearing several sketches and doodles in an unknown hand.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, CP Lee, which tells the story of his meeting Hendrix and Mitchell at the BBC television studio where the Experience was performing on the show Dee Time, on April 4, 1967. Lee writes, “I’d taken along a copy of Dylan’s ‘Bringing It All Back Home.’ Because Dylan had disappeared from view after his motorbike crash I asked Jimi if he knew what had happened to him—‘Yeah sure,’ said Jimi, ‘He’s fine, I spoke to him just a few weeks ago.’ I asked him if he’d sign the album and with a laugh he did and he wrote ‘I dig it too’...then asked if we wanted to go for a drink…To my eternal regret, we said, ‘No, we had to go.’” Also accompanied by a copy of Lee’s book, When We Were Thin, which recounts this meeting in further depth.

That Hendrix signed a Bob Dylan album is fitting; inspired by both his lyrics and unique voice, Hendrix regarded the folk superstar as one of his musical idols and frequently covered his songs. Dylan would later say to Hendrix, ‘I don’t know if anyone has done my songs better.’

A remarkably symbolic signature tying together two of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Rare Buddy Holly 1958 Coral Records photo 1008. Buddy Holly.

Scarce vintage 3.5 x 5.75 Coral Records promotional postcard photo of The Crickets, signed in black ballpoint by Buddy Holly and in blue ballpoint by Joe Mauldin.

A few light bends and creases and some light rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by three unsigned original Buddy Holly Fan Club cards.

Provenance: Sotheby’s, 1991. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1009. Jerome Kern. TLS, one page, 5.5

x 8, personal letterhead, March 4, 1936. Letter to Mary Vogt care of John Wanamaker.

In part: “I feel too much of an emotional tug to do more than write a simple thank you…

Please rest assured, dear Mary, that everything that I can do will be done to get your friend, Bob Golden, in a good position.” In fine condition, with slight surface loss and marginal binding holes to left edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1010. Burton Lane and Harold Adamson. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11,

July 17, 1934. Agreement between Lane, Adamson, and Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., in which Burton and Lane transfer all their rights to the composition entitled ‘Your Head on My Shoulder.’ Signed at the conclusion by Burton and Lane as well as by a Goldwyn executive. In fine condition, with punch holes and rust marks to top edge and some scattered light toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Complete works of “the greatest rock band of all time” 1011. Led Zeppelin. Box set entitled Led Zeppelin: The Complete Studio Recordings, 6 x 4.5 x 6.25, all nine of the original studio albums and an expanded version of Coda, along with a booklet containing an essay by rock journalist Cameron Crowe and photos of the band. Signed inside the cover of the booklet in silver ink by Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, and in gold ink

by Robert Plant. The upper part of the booklet separated from the spine, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from an Atlantic Records vice president, in part: “We’ve enclosed a Led Zeppelin booklet from the ten compact disc set.

It has been personally signed by the three surviving members of the greatest rock band of all time.” Plant and Page are known reluctant signers, with Page hardly signing anything over the past few years and Plant being a ‘hit or miss’ signer. A highly desirable set—one of the best selling of all time—with excellent provenance. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1012. Led Zeppelin: John Bonham. Bonham Swan Song promotional poster,

11.75 x 16.5, showing Bonham waving to a crowd from behind his drum kit, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes to Nunie, John Bonham.” In very good condition, with horizontal folds, one passing through signature, edge tears and wear, and scattered creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Zeppelin’s lead signer cornered after a charity soccer match 1013. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant. Led Zeppelin II (UK pressing) album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to both covers and a mild album impression. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient stating the signature was obtained at a 1974 charity soccer match at Wolverhampton Wanderers Stadium in which Plant played, and “realising there was no escape” signed autographs after the game. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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Scarce portrait of the influential jazz man

Miles Davis headlines the 1975 Newport Jazz Festival

1014. Charles Mingus. Rare

glossy 7.25 x 8 photo of Mingus performing on stage, signed in blue felt tip.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 14.5.

In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks, dings, and creases. Mingus is notably scarce in signed photos. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

23-year-old Mingus promises to pay his union money lent to him by famed drummer Lee Young 1015. Charles Mingus. DS,

signed in pencil “Charles Mingus, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1945. In full: “I, Charles Mingus, hereby promise to pay in to the office of Musicians Local 767, 1710 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., the sum of $105.00, which was loaned to me

by Lee Young, orchestra leader.

I agree to make weekly payments of $35.00 [amount crossed out by Young who has penciled and initialed “$25.00 L.Y.”] per week, until the total amount of $105.00 is paid, starting August 4, 1945.” Signed at the conclusion in pencil by Mingus and witness William Woodman, Jr., and signed in fountain pen as a witness by Nathaniel P. Bates. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles and creases, and mirroring of the Bates signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1016. Newport Jazz Festival. Original program from the

1975 Newport Jazz Festival, 8.5 x 11, signed inside in blue ballpoint

by Miles Davis, Maynard Ferguson, David Clayton Thomas, Stan Getz, and two others. A central vertical fold and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by seven candid black and white photos of festival performers taken by the original owner of the program. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1017. Edith Piaf. Glamorous 3.75 x 5.75 cardstock promotional

photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip. Scattered surface marks and creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Before he was ‘The King,’ he was ‘Mr. Rhythm’—Elvis signs twice in 1956 1018. Elvis Presley. Souvenir picture album promoting Elvis Presley with the Blue Moon Boys, 8.5 x 11, signed twice in black ink by Presley,

once on the front cover and once on the back cover, both of which bear his image. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Program was signed on February 12, 1956, the day after Elvis performed his RCA Records debut single, ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ for the very first time on CBS-TV’s ‘Stage Show.’ After this appearance, his third in as many weeks on The Dorsey Brothers ‘Stage Show’ program, Presley and his Blue Moon Boys proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, for a concert the following night at the Monticello Auditorium, the first of five successive dates in Virginia and North Carolina. Prior to the show, a Norfolk policeman, who was on duty working the event, was able to usher his daughter through the crowd for a brief, private encounter with Elvis: the result of that meeting seen on the front of the program. After the performance, however, she waited in line for another meeting and autograph, at which time Elvis signed the back cover of the program. A remarkable piece from a momentous time in Presley’s career. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1023. Pete Seeger. ALS, one

page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 11, May 25, 2001. Short letter addressed to “Young People.” In full: “I’m much honored that you like my music, and words, and that you add to them.

That’s the ‘folk process.’” Under his signature, Seeger has added a quick sketch of a banjo. A color 4.25 x 6 postcard is affixed to the lower right corner. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage set of original Stones signatures 1020. Rolling Stones. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, on an off-white 3.25 x 4 lightly-lined slip. Several central vertical folds, scattered creases, a few edge tears, and a rough left edge, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1021. Rolling Stones: Jagger and Richards. Vintage

ballpoint signature “Mick Jagger,” and a vintage blue felt tip signature “Keith Richards” on individual light green 4 x 6 album pages. Collector’s notations to both state “E.M.I. Studios at St. John’s Wood, on Sunday 25th June 1967.” Jagger and Richards were in attendance to watch The Beatles perform ‘All You Need Is Love’ on the Our World TV broadcast. In fine condition, with Richards’s signature a shade light. Accompanied by a contemporary photo of Richards and Jagger at the event. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Remarkable portrait of the young crooner

1024. Frank Sinatra. Vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Sinatra at the beginning of his career, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Irwin—Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.” Light scattered surface bends and creases, and a trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1022. Miklos Rozsa.

Academy Award–winning Hungarian-born composer (1907–1995) best known for his scores to classic films such as Spellbound. ALS, on a 6 x 4 deckle-edge Greetings from Hollywood postcard, no date, but postmarked June 1982. Postcard to a friend. In part: “The BBC is recording my piano concerto on July 1st, but will be broadcast later. The record will be available in September.” Rozsa has also addressed the postcard. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1025. Barbra Streisand. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and

signed by Streisand, payable to Flenup & Wolfner for $4000, October 23, 1987. Expected ink notations, one touching the top of the signature, and light paper loss to the upper left, otherwise fine condition.

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1026. Barbra Streisand. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 1, 1985.

Streisand, “being the holder of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Diana Music Corp.,” elects herself as “the Sole Director of this Corporation.” Signed at the conclusion in green ink. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and expected filing holes to the upper border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1027. Barbra Streisand. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 1, 1985.

Streisand, “being the holder of all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Sheldon, Inc.,” elects herself as “the Sole Director of this Corporation.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and expected filing holes to the upper border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Dylan, Harrison, Petty, and Lynne sign over the rights to Orbison’s ‘Not Alone Anymore’ from the Wilburys’ first album 1028.

Traveling Wilburys. DS signed “Bob Dylan,” “George Harrison,” “Tom Petty,” “Jeff Lynne,” and Orbison’s widow, “Barbara Orbison,” fifteen pages, 8.5 x 11, January 1, 1989. A publishing agreement with EMI Records in which Dylan, Harrison, Lynne, Petty, and Barbara Orbison agree to “sell, assign, transfer and deliver to the Publisher, its successors and assigns, a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition, written and/or composed by the Writers, now entitled: Not Alone Anymore…It is understood and agreed by and between all the parties hereto that all sums hereunder payable jointly to the Writers or their publishing designees shall be paid to and divided amongst them respectively as follows: Bob Dylan—7.08%; George Harrison—17.71%; Jeff Lynne—43.33%; Roy Orbison—21.25%; Tom Petty—10.63%…The administration fee payable to the Publisher is included in the percentage payable to JEFF LYNNE.” In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and staple marks to the top left corner. Signed just weeks after Orbison’s death in December of 1988, ‘Not Alone Anymore’ had just been released on the band’s platinum album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, in October of 1988. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1029. Traveling Wilburys: Harrison and Lynne. Color semiglossy Lenval Essex Ltd.folder, 8.75 x 12, signed on the inside tab in blue ballpoint by George Harrison and Jeff Lynne. Scattered creasing and handling wear and a bit of light skipping to both signatures, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which states “I received the autographs…at the 1989 English Grand Prix who were in the next hospitality unit…I only had this brochure to acquire their signatures on.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

October, the album that almost broke up U2, signed in 1983

1030. U2. October album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint “Edge,” and “Bono 83” and in blue ballpoint “Larry,” and “Adam.” In very good condition, with brushing to Bono’s signature, scattered creases and edge wear, light ‘ring of wear’ to covers, and scattered toning and soiling. The record is not included. It was during the recording of October that Bono and Edge actually considered quitting the band over religious differences. An early set of signatures acquired shortly after the release of their next album, War. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Waxman pitches a musical score for Thalberg and Cukor’s Romeo and Juliet as “the purest and the most eternal—MOZART!” 1031. Franz Waxman. German-born composer

(1906–1967) known for writing the music for nearly three-hundred films and television series, including Gone With the Wind and Gunsmoke. ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 12, 1935. Letter to George Cukor. In part: “I read in the paper that you are going to direct Romeo and Julia [sic] for Irving Thalberg and I would like to tell you an idea I had about the music of this picture. One might call Romeo and Julia [sic] the story of the purest and eternal love and that gave me an idea, that the picture should have a 100% background score of the composer, whose music is also the purest and the most eternal— MOZART!…I only want to mention, that there is a man in town—Dr. Richard Lert, conductor of several Mozart festivals abroad—who possesses in his music collection the most wonderful and most charming compositions of Mozart besides those generally known! I am sure, that with Dr. Lert’s assistance I could give you one of the finest musical scores that ever a picture has had in Hollywood.” Waxman also prints his name and address in the upper left corner. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, running to ink on both sides from a spill, not affecting the overall legibility, and a few small edge tears. Waxman would come up short in his attempt to score Romeo and Juliet, with Cukor and Thalberg selecting Academy Award–winning composer Herbert Stothart instead. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1032. Aerosmith MB $100

1033. The Band: Robbie Robertson

1034. Beatles: Ringo Starr

1035. James Brown

1036. Dick Clark

1037. Dick Clark

1038. Aaron Copland

1039. Crosby, Stills, and Nash

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1040. Bo Diddley MB $100

1044. Shep Fields MB $100

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1041. Sheena Easton MB $100

1045. Aretha Franklin MB $100

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1042. Sheena Easton MB $100

1046. Peter Gabriel MB $100

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1043. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer MB $100

1047. Jimi Hendrix: Eddie Kramer MB $100

1048. Elton John

1049. Jerry Lee Lewis

1050. Lovin’ Spoonful

1051. Bill Monroe

1052. Carl Perkins

1053. Peter, Paul, and Mary

1054. R.E.M. MB $100

1055. Paul Revere and the Raiders

1056. The Righteous Brothers

1057. Richard Rodgers

1058. Three Tenors

1059. Big Joe Turner

1060. The Turtles

1061. Rudy Vallee

1062. Aerosmith and Triumph

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1063. Beach Boys MB $100

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1064. Beatles: Klaus Voorman

1065. Deep Purple

1068. Marianne Faithfull

1069. Female Singers

1070. Debbie Harry

1071. Jefferson Starship

1072. The Kinks: Ray Davies

1073. Willie Nelson MB $100

1074. REO Speedwagon and The Babys

1075. Sly and the Family Stone

1076. Styx

1077. The Supremes

1078. James Taylor

1079. The Turtles and the Young Rascals

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1066. Donovan MB $100

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1067. The Doors: Manzarek and Krieger MB $100

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1080. The Who: Pete Townshend

1081. Neil Young MB $100

1082. AC/DC: Brian Johnson

1083. AC/DC: Young and Williams

1084. Aerosmith: Joe Perry

1085. Aerosmith: Steven Tyler

1086. Aerosmith: Steven Tyler

1087. Air Supply

1088. Air Supply

1089. Tony Bennett

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1092. Eric Clapton MB $200

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1090. Blink 182: Hoppus and Barker

1091. Jerry Cantrell

1093. The Clash: Mick Jones

1094. Alice Cooper

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1095. Chris Cornell

1096. Chris Cornell

1097. Elvis Costello

1098. Ronnie James Dio

1099. Celine Dion

1100. The Doors: Robby Krieger

1101. Fleetwood Mac: Lindsey Buckingham

1102. John Frusciante

1103. Green Day: Billie Joe Armstrong

1104. The Guess Who

1105. Guns N’ Roses: Rose and Adler

1106. Mark Hoppus

1107. Jackson 5

1108. Jefferson Airplane: Grace Slick

1109. George Jones

1110. Journey

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1111. B. B. King MB $200

1112. The Kinks: Ray Davies

1113. KISS: Ace Frehley

1114. Kris Kristofferson

1115. Megadeath: Dave Mustaine

1116. Motley Crue: Mick Mars

1117. Willie Nelson

1118. Willie Nelson

1119. Iggy Pop

1120. R.E.M.: Michael Stipe

1121. Red Hot Chili Peppers: John Frusciante

1122. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis

Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts

1125. Rolling Stones: Wood and Watts

1126. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood

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1123. Rolling Stones: Mick Taylor MB $200

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1127. Joe Satriani MB $150

1131. James Taylor MB $200

1128. Patti Smith MB $200

1132. James Taylor MB $200

1129. Cat Stevens MB $150

1133. Steve Vai MB $150

1130. Stone Temple Pilots: Scott Weiland MB $200

1134. Van Halen: Van Halen and Anthony MB $200

1135. Velvet Underground: Reed and Yule

1136. The Who: Pete Townshend

1137. The Who: Pete Townshend

1138. Steve Winwood

1139. ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons

1140. AC/DC

1141. The Band

1142. Barron Knights

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1145. Beatles: George Martin

1146. Beatles: George Martin

1147. Beatles: The Quarrymen

1148. Beatles: Andy White

1149. Blondie

1150. British Invasion

1151. The Buckinghams

1152. The Byrds MB $100

1153. Crosby, Stills, and Nash

1154. Jonathan Edwards

1156. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten

1157. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten

1143. Beatles: Pete Best MB $100

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1155. Fillmore East MB $100

1144. Beatles: Pete Best

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1159. Jimi Hendrix: Juma Sultan

1160. Jimi Hendrix: Juma Sultan

1161. Herman’s Hermits

1163. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

1164. Melanie

1165. Music and Ballet

1166. Rick Nelson

1167. Number-One Hits

1168. Roy Orbison

1169. Luciano Pavarotti

1170. Gene Pitney

1171. Player

1172. Santana: Gregg Rolie

1173. Sly and the Family Stone

1174. Steve Vai

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1162. Jefferson Airplane MB $100

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classic entertainment 1175. Richard Attenborough.

TLS signed “Richie A,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Old Friars letterhead, April 11, 1962. Letter to Robert Angus. In part: “I cannot think how the Bank can have made this stupid mistake; they were certainly advised on the day I sent you the cable. Anyway, rest assured that it is now, beyond question, taken care of…The clippings re ‘Feathers of Death’ is, I think, just a little bit of Laurence Harvey promotion. Bryan and I hold the rights entirely.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, paperclip impression and staple holes to top, and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1178. Ethel Barrymore. Vintage glossy

8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Gerard—Ethel Barrymore.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions, and tape remnants along reverse of top edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1179. Sarah Bernhardt. French

actress (1844–1923), known as ‘The Divine Sarah,’ who became one of the most revered personalities ever to grace the stage. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Bernhardt in an elaborate gown and veil, signed in fountain pen. Silvering to upper portion of background and a bit of mild edge soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1176. Josephine Baker. Vintage glossy

3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Baker in a very risque costume, signed in purple fountain pen. A few creases and some scattered light rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1177. Josephine Baker.

Gorgeous vintage pearlfinish 2.25 x 3.25 photo of Baker in a jeweled headpiece, by Isabel of Paris, signed in fountain pen. Light scattered soiling, trimmed edges with clipped corners, and the signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Baker by Walery of Paris. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1180. Sarah Bernhardt. Unsigned hand-

written manuscript, in pencil, three pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date.

An article in French entitled “Au Canada,” in part (translated): “I just crossed part of Canada from Winnipeg to Victoria going through Edmonton and Calgary. My God what an interesting country…The diversity of nature cannot be described…

It seemed like spring. Flowers everywhere, charming houses along side the bay, very luxurious cars. Oh! when I see the progress of this huge Canada, I cannot help to think about this criminal King Louis XV who sold it for one million…this stupid action proves at what point absolute power is absurd thank God one cannot commit such an act today, the Kings and Emperors are only left to be the employees of the peoples, and the peoples are the whole nation. This Canada will certainly become the world granary attic. I will not live to see that; but nevertheless I see it in the future.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, small chips and tears to the edges, especially affecting writing to left side of first page, light scattered soiling, and rusty staple holes to top and bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Time labels Bogie “A Hollywood Mutineer” 11 8 1 . H u m phrey Bogart.

Vintage magazine cover from the June 7, 1954, i ss u e o f Ti me magazine, featuring Bogart as Captain Queeg in The Caine Mutiny, with printing under the image reading, “Humphrey Bogart as Captain Queeg: A Hollywood mutineer,” signed along the bottom in fountain pen, “Humphrey Bogart.” Two horizontal mailing folds, and some creases, small tears, and staple holes to edges, otherwise fine condition. Bogart’s Queeg character drew from several of his famous roles, including Rick Blaine and Sam Spade, and his appearance on the cover of Time generated very strong publicity for the film. Bogart is becoming increasingly difficult to find in signed images. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Early portrait of a silver screen legend 1182. Humphrey Bogart. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10

portrait of Bogart with slicked back hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Charles, good luck, Humphrey Bogart.”

Scattered surface creases, a trivial tear to the upper left corner, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and the inscription and signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. A great pose of the star at a younger age than typically seen, and quite possibly the best Bogart portrait we have ever offered.

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1183. Edwin Booth. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Edwin Booth.” In very good condition, with moderate overall toning and scattered chipping to the edges of the mount.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1184. Nigel Bruce. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bruce with a pipe clenched in his teeth, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Jack Knox, with good wishes from Nigel Bruce 1942.” In fine condition, with a red ink notation to bottom left, a couple trivial corner tip dings, and a bit of mild silvering to a couple of dark areas. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

As Brando films 1958’s The Young Lions, he throws Hollywood censorship lines aside in this private letter: “Say hellow to your boss and give everybody the finger for me” 1185. Marlon Brando. Articulate and humorous TLS signed

“Take care, Mar,” one page, 8.5 x 11, 1957. Letter to Eddie Sherman of the Honolulu Advertiser. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “Who would have ever thought that I would be in paris in 1957 and fucking Amelia Aerhart. I called you a couple of times while I was in and out of Lotus Land but I guess you were mad at me. That’s all right kid, just wait till you want to get your hands on some of my used condoms, then we’ll see how tough you are. How are ya?

I’ve been really bleeding with the heat here. I’m playing a German officer in the Young Lions and were shooting in wool uniforms at a mean temperature of 96 degrees. My nuts turnned into a couple of butterscotch drops and I had to scrape them up off the floor with a dull knife. I think that perhaps it’s going to be a good picture after all. Monty Clift and Dean Martin are in it. We’ll be here for possibly for threel more weeks and them go to Germany for six days and N. Y. , the desert, sunvally, the Hollywood. Its got the potentials of an effective anti war story and I’m trying to put my best into it. You know I ran into Salkin when he was here in paris but the telephone operator s didn’ t put hem through so I messed him. He wrote me a note and I wanted to answer it but I didn’t know his address so if you could give this letter to him I’ll kiss your ass inMacy’s window during Roshashonna. When are you comming to the States? Listen drop me a line and let me know whats Shaking. Say hellow to your boss and give everybody the finger for me. So long, Eddie, if yor can’t suck, fuck.” In fine condition, with light intersecting folds, and light scattered creases and soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Brando’s hand, with his return address also written by him on the reverse.

At the time, Brando was working on The Young Lions, a World War II film in which he portrayed a disillusioned Nazi lieutenant. As Brando mentions, Lions also starred Dean Martin and Montgomery Clift, who represented the other side of the war, as two friends in the US Army.

Based on the best-selling 1949 novel by Irwin Shaw, the movie was somewhat limited due to censorship restrictions, but was nevertheless well received—Brando’s performance in particular. Just as Brando complains about the weather in this correspondence, according to Twentieth Century-Fox: A Corporate and Financial History by Aubrey Solomon, the production filming of The Young Lions ‘Had the misfortune to hit torrential rains in almost every location and was even struck by a locust plague, causing delays which amounted to $1.3 million, almost 50 per cent of the original budget.’ A colorful letter, rich in movie content, clearly allowing us behind Hollywood censorship lines. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1186. James Cagney. ANS signed “Jim Cagney,” on a 5.75 x 3.5 picture postcard of Cagney’s paintings of posies, April 1974. In full: “Warm thanks & some ‘posies’ from me to you.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1188. Enrico Cecchetti. Italian

ballet dancer, mime, and founder of the Cecchetti method (1850–1928).

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by Pagliano e Ricordi of Milan, signed in the lower right in black ink. Scattered soiling and spotting to the image, and a light brush to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1189. Charlie Chaplin. Ink

1187. Casablanca: Dooley Wilson. American actor and singer who played the pianist Sam in Casablanca (1886–1953). Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Wilson sitting at a piano, signed in fountain pen, “Good luck ‘As Time Goes By’ Dooley Wilson, Casablanca Sam, Pompey Bloomer Girl.” In fine condition, with a ding to top edge and a bit of mild silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

signature, “Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin,” on a light blue 5 x 3 album page with a clipped photo of an elderly Chaplin affixed to the lower right corner. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Over 100 recipe contributions to a ‘Celebrity Cookbook’ from the likes of Davis, Durante, and Liberace 1190. Celebrity Cookbook. Two large

black binders, 10.5 x 12, consisting of over 100 recipes intended for an apparently unpublished ‘Celebrity Cookbook,’ most handwritten and all signed by the contributing celebrity. Many have also signed an accompanying photo.

Signers include: Bette Davis, Liberace, Edgar Bergen, Jimmy Durante, Rhonda Fleming, Charles Coburn, Yvonne De Carlo, Greer Garson, Dale Evans, Ray Bolger, Eartha Kitt, Carroll Baker, Patrice Munsel, Rise Stevens, Anne Bancroft, Claire Luce (who includes a self-portrait sketch), Doris Day, Dorothy Hammerstein, and Jerry Lewis. In overall fine condition, with various scattered toning, creases, folds, and notations, and binder holes to left border of most. A unique collection featuring recipes from the rich and famous. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon signed portrait of a tragic leading man 1191. Montgomery Clift.

Highly regarded American actor (1920–1966) best known for his Oscar-nominated turns in such classics as Judgment at Nuremberg, From Here to Eternity, and A Place in the Sun. A 1956 car accident which left him disfigured set him on a downward spiral of substance abuse that earned him a reputation for unreliability and led to his death at the age of 45. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “George A., Montgomery Clift.”

In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface impressions, and some light contrast to portion of signature. Clift signed photos of this size are quite rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare letter signed in full from the Broadway star 11 9 2 . L o t t a Crabtree. TLS

signed “Lotta M. Crabtree,” two pages, 8 x 10, R.M.S. ‘Franconia’ letterhead, July 14, 1912.

Humorous letter to Curtis Freshel. In part: “Going into my bank I flourished around and fell flat for no reason whatever, my bag flew open, money all over the place, people rushing to pick me up—I refused their help and sat down for just as long as I wanted, I was not to be bossed at all, so I sat there until I felt inclined to rise, which shewed a very wonderful spirit at the time for my position was not at all graceful. After having pulled myself together I laughed heartily for I did not hurt myself at all, so could appreciate the joke.” Crabtree also added a few corrections in ink to the text. Intersecting folds with a couple slight separations, and moderate scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. An exceptionally rare piece—all examples of Crabtree’s signature that we have seen have been her first name only. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1193. William H. Crane. American actor (1845–1928) who frequently played eccentric characters. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Very truly yours, Wm. H. Crane.” In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Crawford Hurrell portrait from the apex of her career

1194. Joan Crawford. Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Hurrell

photo of Crawford in a low-cut dress and bathed in shadows, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Irene from—Joan Crawford.” In fine condition, with scattered silvering to a few of the darker areas of image and a couple trivial corner bends. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1195. Olivia de Havilland. ALS, one page, 6.25 x 9, May 11, 1964. De Havilland declines an invitation. In part: “Thank you…for your kind invitation to attend the Elger Producers Limited Leadership Luncheon…I very much regret I shall not be able to attend owing to a business trip to the United States.”

Punch holes to left edge, several pencil notations and lines, and a few creases, one slightly affecting signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) | 239

1196. Robert DeNiro.

Signed book: The Pocket Book of Great Drawings

by Paul J. Sachs. NY: Pocket Books, Inc., 1951.

Softcover, 4.25 x 6.25, 112 pages. Signed on the first page in ink with an ownership signature, “Robert DeNiro, 540 West Broadway.” In very good condition, with light creases, toning and soiling, and damp staining to the borders, slightly affecting the top of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1197. Errol Flynn. Choice personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, “Errol Flynn,” payable to Dr. C. W. Priddy for $21.12, April 5, 1946. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1198. Henry Fonda. ALS signed

“Hank,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 16, 1946. Letter to his “Ma.” In part: “I think it’s only right that you should know your son gave a party New Year’s Eve and it was very gay until about dawn!” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and a small area of soiling near the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1199. Sidney Franklin. Director and producer (1893–1972) best known for the The Good Earth and Toll of the Sea. TLS signed “Sidney,” one page, 6.5 x 10, personal letterhead, October 28, 1943. Letter of thanks to Eddie Mannix. In full: “Thanks so much for the ducks. It was very kind of you.

I only expected two, so we will have a real feast now. Thanks again.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Gable gives his approval for his image and signature to be reproduced in his fan mail

1200. Clark Gable. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1952.

Gable gives Loew’s Incorprated his “consent to your using…reproductions of my signature, on my photographs or portraits, and/or in connection with exploitation generally, including but not being limited to, my fan mail.” In fine condition, with torn punch holes, staple holes, and mounting remnants to top edge and a few scattered creases.

Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 of Gable for the 1936 film Wife Versus Secretary. An unusual association between Gable and his legions of fans, as he does his best to maintain his popularity.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1201. Ava Gardner. ALS signed “Ava,” one page both sides, 7 x

9, no date, but postmarked 1976. Letter to Harris William in Spain.

In part: “I think I’m on the road to recovery. Been taking mood elevators called Tryptezor—It takes about 2 to 3 weeks before they take effect—no booze—dieting—so I feel cranky as hell…my spirits are beginning to lift—That damned depression is a bitch—Feel suicidal but lack the energy or too lethargic to do anything about it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed

by Gardner, and signed on the reverse in the return address area, “A. Gardner.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1202. Judy Garland.

Lovely vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Garland in a striped shirt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Tommy, love, Judy Garland.” Scattered surface creases, light toning to borders, and a couple slight brushes to the inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1204. William Gillette. Actor (1853–1937) best remembered today for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film. His portrayal of Holmes helped create the modern image of the detective.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Aime Dupont of New York, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Very truly, William Gillette.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1205. Leo B. Gorcey. DS, one page,

8.25 x 13, October 4, 1939. Document from Warner Bros., notifying Gorcey that the studio has allowed his contract of July 30, 1937 to expire as of September 30, and that all produced photoplays, pictures, advertising, and reproductions of the artist’s voice remain the property of Warner Bros. Signed at the conclusion by Gorcey and a Warner Bros. executive. In fine condition, with paperclip impression to top edge and some light edge creasing and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Judy’s earliest MGM portrait 1203. Judy Garland. Superb vintage pearl finish 8 x 10 Sinclair Bull portrait photo from Judy’s very first MGM sitting, taken on November 30, 1935, when Garland was 13 years old. Signed in fountain pen in the lower right corner, “Judy Garland.” Reverse bears the original MGM press release caption noting “She is being hailed as the sensational child discovery of the year and is under long term contract…said to be the only player ever signed without the formality of a screen test.”

In very fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip dings. This exact photo was featured in a 2008 Garland signature study in Autograph Magazine. This photo represents one of the earliest known official signed portraits of Garland, and would be the pinnacle for any serious Garland collector. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1206. Bert Gordon. Comedian and voice actor (1895–1974) who appeared mostly on vaudeville and on radio. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 15, 1969. Director’s Guild of America income filing form, filled out in another hand and signed by Gordon, who also notes he is currently unemployed.

Form is affixed to an identical size sheet. In fine condition, with a few creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1207. Betty Grable. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 26, 1953. Grable gives Twentieth Century Fox permission to use her name in an upcoming film tentatively entitled Forgotten Heroes of Korea. Grable’s name will be mentioned during a conversation between two pilots on an aircraft carrier in the Korean War. Signed at the conclusion

by Grable. In fine condition, with light edge toning, punch and staple holes to top, and an office stamp to upper right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) | 241

Hand and foot prints of the legendary Chinese theater owner 1208. Sid Grauman. Theater owner (1879–1950) famed for his

collection of hand and foot prints of movie stars. Vintage ink signature, “Sid Grauman,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3 album page, adding a sketch of his hand and foot prints under his signature, writing “My hand & foot prints” under the sketch. Page is affixed to a 5.5 x 3.25 brown card and also bears a collector’s date notation of 1938. In fine condition, clipped corners to page. After two decades of inviting stars to place their hands in cement outside his theater, Grauman joined the exclusive list by adding his own in 1946. A neat item with a wonderful relation to the man who started the legendary Hollywood collection and tourist attraction. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1209. Nick Grinde. Director and screenwriter (1893–1979), who directed Laurel and Hardy’s Babes in Toyland. ALS, on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard, no date. Brief letter to Jimmy Starr at the Herald Express. In full: “Now you know what a director does on his vacation. Over here ‘yes’ means ‘no’ unless its [sic] ‘maybe’—otherwise its [sic] normal.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and light toning, and silvering to image on opposite side.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1210. Tyrone Guthrie. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Minnesota Theatre Company Foundation letterhead, May 13, 1964. Letter to a friend. In full: “How nice of you to remember the opening of our season. It seems to have passed off quite well and I guess we all feel relieved if a little exhausted, and glad to settle down to the more humdrum collar-work of the season.” In a handwritten postscript he adds, “Love; hope you are well & happy.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Incredibly rare renegotiated MGM contract doubling the actress’s pay—the only signed Harlow document we have ever offered!

1211. Jean Harlow. Very rare DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 2, 1934. Final page of

a five page agreement between Harlow and MGM, representing a new seven year agreement where her previous $1,500.00 contract had left off; this new contract started her salary at $3,000.00 per week. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Harlow, and also signed by MGM Vice President Eddie Mannix. Both Harlow and Mannix have also initialed the top paragraph of the page. Punch holes and mounting remnants to top edge, a couple other small holes and tears to top edge, and a bit of mild toning and creasing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by two unsigned glossy 8 x 10 portraits.

After the success of 1933’s films Dinner at 8 and Bombshell, Harlow was undeniably becoming one of MGM’s brightest stars. While Hollywood’s other leading ladies were making upwards of $10,000 a week, Harlow’s contract remained at $1,500, a fact that angered her overbearing stepfather and ‘manager’ Marino Bello. In the fall of 1933, while the actress was recovering from an appendectomy, Bello took it upon himself to demand a raise from MGM head Louis B. Mayer and studio manager Eddie Mannix, claiming that Harlow would go on strike unless her contract was renegotiated. In response, the studio suspended her on November 13. Furious with Bello and consumed with the feeling that she had let down her industry friends and executives, she focused her attention on writing her only novel, Today is Tonight (published posthumously).

On January 26, 1934, after a two-month suspension, Harlow reported back to work against her parents’ wishes, agreeing to fulfill the terms of her original contract until it expired in May. She began work on ‘The Girl from Missouri’ in early March. This extraordinary signed document, the renegotiated seven-year contract that doubled her salary from $1,500 to $3,000 per week, is the only one we have ever offered—a phenomenal addition to any Hollywood collection! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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1215. Henry Hathaway.

Harlow portrait from her 1935 final sitting with Hurrell

1212. Jean Harlow. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 Hurrell photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by ‘Mama Jean,’ “To Jean Rowley, Cordially, Jean Harlow.” Light creasing to corner tips and a couple small spots to image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

American film director and producer (1898–1985) most well known for Westerns, especially those starring Randolph Scott and John Wayne. TLS signed “Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, July 18, 1979. Letter to film editor J. Watson Webb, Jr. In part: “I do understand your frustrations and your anger and your letter.

What ever you do, you do full out, 100 per cent, including your friendships. Unfortunately, most of us, take and love it but are too lazy or negligent in even partly returning that quality of fullness you have…That I did not sit right down and write a thank you letter is as hard for me to believe as you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an embossed Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hathaway note card, which presumably accompanied a gift, and a postcard sent to Mr. Webb from Mrs. Hathaway, postmarked Gstaad, Switzerland, February, 1949.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1213. William S. Hart. DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, June 1, 1929.

Statement from Victor Talking Machine Company for royalties in the amount of $267.13 due Hart for the songs ‘Lasca,’ and ‘Pinto Ben.’ In very good condition, with horizontal folds, areas of toning, a bit heavier to right edge, and a few small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1214. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy 8 x 10 Co-

lumbia Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn from Robin and Marion, signed in blue felt tip. Some scattered light creases and surface marks, and some light brushing to signature, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

On the set of Gilda 1216. Rita Hayworth. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures

publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ralph, Best always, Rita Hayworth.” In good to very good condition, with several noticeable creases, scattered surface marks and wear, and signature and inscription a few shades light, but still completely legible. Despite its flaws, an uncommon and attractive portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1217. Katharine Hepburn and George Cukor. Color glossy

8.25 x 10.25 photo of Hepburn and Cukor sitting on a curb in a London street, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “For a pet, Katharine Hepburn,” and in black felt tip, “Love, dearest Alex, George.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots to finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1218. Audrey Hepburn. Absolutely gorgeous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn in The Children’s Hour, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exquisite letter from Hepburn to famed director George Cukor from the set of Two For the Road: “Albert Finney is a marvel…his ways remind me of Gary Cooper, genuine, quiet and wonderfully simple” 1219. Audrey Hepburn. Fantastic ALS signed “Audrey,” four onionskin pages, 8.25 x 10.75, St. Tropez, May 14, 1966. Letter to George Cukor from the set of Two for the Road. In part: “Am on location and it’s Sunday…a Sunday on location is always the quietest kind of Sunday (not for directors I know)…there are no responsibilities other than to REST…and that is the kind of day I like to write on…Am having a wonderful time on this movie…It is a perfect script, true, gentle, tender and funny. Stanley [Donen] reflects it, have never known him so happy, relaxed and at the same time stimulated. Albert Finney is a marvel…his ways remind me of Gary Cooper, genuine, quiet and wonderfully simple and a hilariously funny sense of humor. He is so easy and ‘cooperative’ as they call it that he makes even me look ‘uncooperative’!!…

Mel is splendid and opens his Greco in Toledo next week in the presence of Juan Carlos, Princess Sophia, ministers, and other Spanish grandees!! in the lovely museum of Santa Cruz lit by candlelight.” In fine condition, with a rough top edge from notepad removal, trivially affecting the handwritten location, and a light paperclip impression to the upper left. Hepburn’s reaction to the script was right on—the film was nominated for the 1968 Oscar for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay. A marvelous and heartfelt letter—and one of the longest we have offered—from the lovely actress. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1220. Alfred Hitchcock. Original vintage

signed and inscribed fountain pen profile selfportrait on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page.

Page is still contained in its original 6 x 4.75 hardcover autograph album, signed by over 20 other celebrities, most adding inscriptions, including Anthony Quinn, Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, George Burns, Dorothy Malone, and Bing Crosby. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Terrific Werewolf of London display 1221. Henry Hull.

DS, one page, 6 x 4, June 13, 1940.

State of California tax document identifying his employer as the 20th Century-Fox Film Corp., partially filled out by Hull with his address and signed at the conclusion.

Uniquely matted in ‘werewolf’ fur with an unsigned photo of Hull in Werewolf of London. In fine condition, with a couple expected pencil notations and filing holes to the upper border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1222. Joseph Jefferson. Early actor (1829–1905) who gained fame in Laura Keene’s company and appeared in many productions including, Rip Van Winkle.

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

by Morrison of Chicago, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. Jefferson.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1223. Deborah Kerr. ALS signed “Deborah,” two pages on two

adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, March 6, 1951.

Letter to Watson Webb, Jr. In part: “I am so covered with shame that I did not write before to thank you for our lovely week-end…you are such a thoughtful and wonderful host.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Kerr’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1224. Jocelyne Lagarde. Tahitian (1924–

1979) who became famous for her one acting role in the 1966 motion picture, Hawaii, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. Scarce glossy 10 x 8 photo of a scene from Hawaii, signed in fountain pen, “Jocelyne Lagarde, ‘Queen Malama.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1225. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard

photo of the pair in suits and their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Hello Brendan! Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy.” In very good to fine condition, with a few light creases and moderate rubbing to finish, mostly visible only at an angle. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1226. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the pair sideby-side, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thanks! Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy.” In very good condition, with brush to end of Laurel’s signature, a few horizontal bends, and silvering to darker areas of image. Accompanied by the original Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1227. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy,” on a light blue 5.25 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with thin vertical crease along left edge from mounting remnant on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“There has been some talk of making the story of L&H but so far nothing has developed” 1228. Stan Laurel. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, Oceana letterhead, December 28, 1959.

Letter to an admirer. In part: “Regarding the songs we used in several of our films, ‘Lazy Moon,’ ‘Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia,’ ‘Shine on Harvest Moon,’ etc. to my knowledge there were no disc recordings ever made of them—the only way you could get them is to tape record them from the film. There has been some talk of making the story of L&H but so far nothing has developed. No, I did’nt [sic] see the ‘Golden Age of Comedy’ film, but many of my friends have told me about it, so am pretty well familiar with the contents…

Regarding a book on the career of L&H, this has been finished for some time, but so far have’nt [sic] been able to get it published. Happy to say we never suffered any serious accidents during the making of the films, a few minor ones once in a while.” The original mailing envelope is affixed by tape to the upper portion of the letter. In very good condition, with tape to edges of letter, scattered toning, and two blocks of old tape toning at bottom.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1229. Stan Laurel. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 3.25, February 20, 1962.

Letter to an admirer. In part: “The plan you described for a playroom looks very attractive…I was never too interested in the art of ‘Pool,’ it had no appeal for me.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1232. Jayne Mansfield. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield with her hand to her ear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Albert, My warmest wishes, Jayne Mansfield.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, a bit of surface loss to lower portion of image, an area of rubbing and discoloration, and a bit of irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1230. Vivien Leigh. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Leigh in a striped blouse, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Vivien Leigh.” Scattered creases, primarily to borders and corner tips, some light rippling, and tack holes to corners and borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1231. Myrna Loy. ALS

signed “Myrna,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Midnight Sun, Inc. letterhead, April 13, 1977. Letter to her personal assistant Leone Rosson. In part; “They have 3 for the summer (stock) and more to come beginning July 4th…Ogonquit July 11th–18th is open and Cape Playhouse Dennis the 25th…I will be glad to see the last of this theatre. The crew is wonderful—but the management is not to be believed.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and wrinkles. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Loy’s hand, and signed “Loy,” in the return address area.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1233. Jayne Mansfield. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield holding a cocktail in one hand and a small dog in the other, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Eugene, Affectionately, Jayne Mansfield.”

Some scattered light bends and creases, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1234. Harpo Marx. Original

signed and inscribed ballpoint self-portrait of Harpo playing a harp on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To John H. Paul, Harpo Marx,” with a typed notation along bottom edge. Light fading and block of toning over signature from previous display, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1235. Louis B. Mayer. DS,

signed “L. B. Mayer,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, December 20, 1932. Mayer gives the studio’s permission to Nacio Herb Brown to work outside of his contract providing it does not interfere with his MGM contract. Signed at the conclusion by Mayer and also signed by Brown. In fine condition, with mild toning and wrinkling and punch holes to top edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1236. Louis B. Mayer. Lot of eight MGM documents dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. The documents are signed with clear signatures.

Three are signed in full, “Louis B. Mayer,” with the remainder signed “L. B. Mayer.” Documents relate to movie legends such as choreographer Busby Berkeley, and character actor Lewis Stone, who played Mickey Rooney’s father, Judge Hardy, in the Andy Hardy movie series.

Expected document wear, notations, some small areas of paper loss and holes, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce 1924 Goldwyn check that forged one of the greatest studios ever

1237. Louis B. Mayer. Metro Pictures Corporation check, 7.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by two assistants, payable to Louis B. Mayer Prods. Inc., for $10,000, dated May 28, 1924, allowed Metro to purchase a controlling interest in the company; with the acquisition of Goldwyn Studios later that same year, MGM Studios was formed. This check represents part of the purchase of one of the greatest movie studios ever formed, and is one of only five checks known to exist from the transaction. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and some mild edge toning. Also included is a DS, signed “L. B. Mayer,” one page, 8.5 x 11, dated June 14, 1959. Document is headed “Busby Berkeley-Bonus,” and reads, in part: “In connection with his services in ‘Tender Hours,’ Mr. Thau verbally agreed to pay him a bonus of $2,500.00, provided he completed all of his work to our satisfaction.

Mr. Berkeley completed all of his services in the picture.” Document is in very good condition, with torn punch holes to top and some light creases. This check, one of only five known to exist from the transaction, allowed Metro to purchase a controlling interest in the company and with the acquisition of Goldwyn Studios later that same year, MGM Studios was formed. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1238. Helena Modjeska. Re-

nowned Polish-born Shakespearean actress (1840–1909). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Modjeska in character, by Ritz of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Helena Modjeska, 1891.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

A knockout collection of stars, including Mansfield, Cooper, and Newman

1239. Mission on Main Street. Signed book: Mission

on Main Street by Helga Bender Henry. Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1955. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 200 pages. Signed throughout in ink by a slew of celebrities. Signers include: Jayne Mansfield, Gary Cooper, Paul Newman, Paul Jenkins, Estelle Winwood, Arthur Franz, Mary Costa, Marie Wilson, Tina Louise, Joan Weldon, Ethel Waters, Benny Baker, T. C. Jones, Howard Duff, Cliff Robertson, Billie Burke, Frank Hagney, Sidney Blackmer, Tab Hunter, Sammy Davis, Jr., Maxine Maxwell, Sidney Poitier, Jack Lemmon, Eddie Cantor, Mischa Auer, William Bishop, Cyril Pritchard, Agnes Moorehead, Richard Egan, Olin Howlin, Ida Lupino, Patsy Kelly, and Gene Raymond. Autographs in overall fine condition. The Mission on Main Street was next to the Mission Street Gym in Los Angeles, where the trainers kept a copy of the book to have signed when celebrities visited during events or fundraisers. Many signatures are inscribed to “Jimmy,” Jimmy Gambina, who was later a trainer for Stallone and consultant for numerous boxing films. A one-of-a-kind piece featuring some of Hollywood’s greatest stars. Autographic condition: overall fine. Book condition: VG-/None. Blue paper-covered boards with gilt titles; edges rubbed to boards, heaviest along spine-edges (rear edge beginning to split at head); corners bumped; slightly shelf-cocked; rippling at center of rear cover; slightly yellowed; few light spots of foxing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

One of only four pairings of Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio signatures we’ve ever offered, secured in 1954 1240. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. Spectacular vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, Joe DiMaggio,” and “Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 2.5 high school snapshot. In very good condition, with scattered creases and light spoiling, none of which detract from the bold signatures, and some tape remnants and surface loss to image side. According to the consignor, the woman pictured in this photo happened upon Monroe and DiMaggio in an airport in 1954. She managed to approach the couple for an autograph, with the only thing available for them to sign being the back of her high school yearbook photo. This item represents just the fourth DiMaggio/ Monroe signed item we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Super rare oversized 1941 junior high school class portrait of Norma Jeane Baker

1241. Marilyn Monroe.

Incredibly scarce vintage 24.75 x 8 panoramic photo of the graduating Class of Summer 1941 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, with a radiant Norma Jeane Baker (later Marilyn Monroe) easily identifiable to the right of center in a sea of fresh faces, signed on the reverse in blue ink, “To a swell, nice & perfect girl[?], Norma Jeane Baker.” In good condition, with multiple noticeable heavy vertical creases affecting appearance (one partly separated), two creases passing through letters of Monroe’s signature, several edge tears, Monroe’s cramped signature circled in pencil, moderate creasing and crazing to image. While unsigned versions of this photo appear from time-to-time, signed examples are extremely uncommon, and represent one of the earliest examples of the future starlet’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

1242. Zero Mostel. DS, one page both sides plus attached rider, 8.5 x 14, September 16, 1943. Three-year exclusive agent agreement between Mostel and the William Morris Agency, initialed three times and signed at the conclusion in full by Mostel, who also initialed the attached rider. One horizontal storage fold, mild scattered creases and toning, and filing holes to the top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1243. Claude Rains.

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 5, 1945. Agreement between Rains and Warner Bros. stating that Rains will provide his services for four motion pictures over a two-year period including Passage to Marseilles, Mr. Skeffington, and Caesar and Cleopatra. Signed on the second page by Rains. In very good condition, with rusty staple to top left, scattered creases, and toning and paper remnants to lower right of second page. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 250 | December 12, 2012 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

1244. Tex Ritter. ALS, one page,

8.5 x 11, The Sherman Hotel, Chicago letterhead, November 26, 1955. Letter to two brothers in England. In part: “I want you both to know I wish you the best of everything in your career.

Regret I didn’t get a chance to meet you when I was there at Harringay Arena.” In fine condition, with a light vertical crease along right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Ritter, and signed in the return address area. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1245. Jaime Sanchez. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Biography file for Theatre World magazine, filled out in type with a list of stage film experience, signed at the conclusion, “Jaime Sanchez.”

Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered creases, and light toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1246. George Seaton. Screenwriter, film director, and producer (1911–1979), who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Miracle on 34th Street and The Country Girl. TLS signed “George,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences letterhead, April 23, 1958. Letter to a friend. In part: “After the Awards Show, I had to go to New York on a business trip and only returned recently. Your congratulations, believe me, were deeply appreciated…I have been trying for a long time to get our own industry to be the sponsor of our show, and this year I finally succeeded.” In fine condition, with light scattered creases and ink and pencil address notations to the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1247. Robert Taber. Vintage

matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Taber in a stage adaptation of George Eliot’s Romola, affixed to its original Thors of San Francisco photographer’s mount to an overall size of 7 x 9, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Beverly with the affect. regards of Robert Taber,” adding the name of his character vertically in the right border, “‘Tito Melema’ in ‘Romola.’” Some light staining to the mount and scattered marks and impressions to the photo, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Penetrating image of the blonde beauty who fell victim to the Manson Family

1249. Sharon Tate. Promising American actress (b. 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at the age of 26 in the notorious killing spree that shook the nation in the summer of 1969.

Scarce vintage glossy 7 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Andre, All my best, Sharon Tate.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges and a few trivial surface marks.

Any signed images from Tate are highly desirable, and this one serves as a particularly fantastic example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Mired in bit TV roles at the end 1963, the young actress sends holiday wishes to her grandmother: “What do you think of your new grandson to be?”

1248. Sharon Tate.

Christmas card, measuring 9.25 x 3 closed, opening to 9 x 6, with a pre-printed message inside. On the upper portion inside Tate writes “Merry Christmas Nannie, I wish all of us could have been together & What do you think of your new grandson to be?” Under the printed sentiment she signs “All my love, Sharon and,” and also “Phillippe,” her boyfriend Phillippe Forquet, adding a small flower sketch. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Tate’s hand and postmarked New York, December 27, 1963. Tate had just begun her acting career, appearing in small roles in Mister Ed and The Beverly Hillbillies, in order to gain experience for bigger roles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) | 251

1250. Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher. Vintage fountain

1253. Shirley Temple. Lovely

pen signatures, “Eddie Fisher,” and “Elizabeth Taylor,” on an off-white 4 x 6 card. Collector’s notation on reverse reads, “Eddie Fisher & Elizabeth Taylor at Eddie’s opening. She looked beautiful and he looked handsome.

Tues. July 25, 1961.”

In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge toning. Accompanied by a vintage unsigned glossy UPI photo of the couple enjoying a glass of wine and a bite to eat. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1251. Elizabeth Taylor. Gorgeous 3.5

x 5.25 German postcard photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface marks and creases.

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vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of Temple as a young woman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mildred, Love, Shirley Temple.” In fine condition, with a couple creases to lower right corner and a bit of trivial edge soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1254. Theater. Eighteen biography files for Theatre World Magazine, each signed by the actor or actress mentioned, most filled out in their own hand. Signers are: Ed Herlihy, Robert Shields, Rita Jenrette, Shelley Berman, Helen Reddy, Mac Davis, Geraldine Leigh Chaplin, Eddie Foy, Jr., Betsy von Funstenberg, Sammy Cahn, Dick Button, James Lipton, Jane Asher, Eric Bogosian, Tommy Steele, Charles Chaplin, Jr., and Tony Braxton.

In very good to fine condition, with various folds, creases, and office notations. Accompanied by a sheet for Ingrid Bergman, filled out in type and signed by a representative, and one for Steve Allen, filled out and signed by his secretary. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1252. Elizabeth Taylor. Satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo by Firooz Zahedi, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Rex, I’m so proud of the work you’ve done! Elizabeth Taylor.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1255. Ernest Thesiger.

Character actor (1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein.

Rare signed book: Practically True. First edition, first printing reviewer’s copy. London: William Heinemann, 1927.

Hardcover, 6 x 9, 192 pages. Signed on the title page in green fountain pen. In very good condition, with moderate scattered foxing to the title page and throughout, slightly cocked spine, and an owner’s bookplate and stamp affixed to the front pastedown and first free end page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Fantastic Three Stooges signatures from 1938 1256. Three Stooges. Three vintage

fountain pen inscriptions and signatures, “To Charles, Sincerely, The 3 Stooges, Moe,” “To Charles, Sincerely, Larry, 3 Stooges,” and “Curly,” on individual album pages measuring approximately 2.75 x 3. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 19. In overall fine condition, with some light scattered creases, and a small area of adhesive remnants to Larry’s album page. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in-person at the Hollywood Brown Derby in 1938. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1258. Three Stooges: Larry Fine. Vintage pencil signature,

“Larry (Stooge) Fine,” on an offwhite album page. Double matted with a great glossy photo of Larry to an overall size of 12 x 17.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“As you might or might not know I had a stroke which left me partially paralysed [sic]” 1259. Three Stooges: Larry Fine. ALS signed

“Larry Fine,” one page, 6 x 8, 1975. Letter of thanks for well wishes. In part: “As you might or might not know I had a stroke, which left me partially paralysed [sic] and I am trying to answer all the wonderful people who wrote me…The Doctors tell me I am getting better.” There are two Larry cartoon stamps to the bottom blank portion of the letter. In fine condition, with some mild toning along top edge and a horizontal crease near bottom edge.

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Hard-to-find portrait of the greatest Stooge trio 1257. Three Stooges. Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Moe,

Larry, and Curly all trying to steer a car at the same time, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth, Best wishes, Moe,” and also signed “Larry,” by his image, and “Curly,” above his image and adds “3 Stooges,” next to Moe’s inscription. Archivally double suede matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 15. In very good condition, with trimmed right edge, scattered surface marks and creasing, heavier to the corners, small tear and paper loss to lower edge and light adhesive remnant to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1260. Three Stooges: Larry Fine. Semi-

glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint “To Edwin from your Pal Larry (3 Stooges).” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1263. Jean Acker Valentino. ALS, one

page, 5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, September 29, 1956. Letter to Jimmie Starr of the Los Angeles Herald. In part: “Thank you for your nice write up in Los Angeles Herald Express Friday…In older years, a woman accumulates memories—and your thoughtfulness has given me another pleasant memory to take into the years that lie ahead.”

In fine condition, with a small brush to a single letter of text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1264. Mae West. DS, three

Choice signature of the most popular Stooge 1261. Three Stooges: Curly Howard. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Curly 3 Stooges,” on a light blue album page. Double matted with a glossy photo of Curly to an overall size of 12 x 17.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, January 30, 1931. West sells all rights to her novel Pleasure Man to the Macaulay Company.

The play will sell in their catalog for at least one dollar with West receiving a 10% royalty on the catalog sales, with a higher percentage after the first 500. Signed on the last page by West, who has also initialed the first page. In fine condition, with expected folds and a bit of light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1262. Three Stooges: Moe Howard. Personal check, 8 x 3,

filled out and signed by Howard, “Moe Howard,” payable to Norman Maurer for $125.00, May 13, 1974. Double matted with a glossy photo of a crankylooking Moe to an overall size of 12 x 17.5. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and light show-through from stamps on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1265. Anna May Wong. ALS signed “Anna May,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard of a Koala bear, no date. Postcard sent from Australia while on her world Shanghai promotion. In full: “Greetings from down under. Australia has extended me a beautiful reception and the people are most friendly. Lots of theatrical people here, Gertrude Lawrence, Pauline Lord, Ira Keith, Charlotte Greenwood, Richard Croaks & Lotte Lehman.” In fine condition, with some mild toning and postmark lightly affecting a few words of text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1266. Heather Angel

1267. Fred Astaire

1268. Gene Autry

1269. Lauren Bacall

1270. Lauren Bacall

1271. Anne Bancroft

1272. Brigitte Bardot

1273. Brigitte Bardot

1274. Brigitte Bardot

1275. Ed Begley

1276. Jean Paul Belmondo

1277. Ingrid Bergman

1278. Carl Betz

1279. Turhan Bey

1280. Ray Bolger

1281. Ray Bolger

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1282. William Boyd

1283. Yakima Canutt

1284. Frank Capra

1285. Iron Eyes Cody

1286. Buster Crabbe

1287. Joan Crawford MB $100

1288. Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy

1289. Peter Cushing

1290. Doris Day

1291. Yvonne DeCarlo

1292. Dolores Del Rio

1293. Marlene Dietrich

1294. Marlene Dietrich

1295. Marlene Dietrich

1296. Marlene Dietrich

1297. Marlene Dietrich

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1298. Marlene Dietrich

1299. Kirk Douglas

1300. Irene Dunne

1301. Robert Duvall

1302. Nelson Eddy

1303. Betty Field

1304. Virginia Field

1305. Albert Finney

1306. Paul Fix

1307. Carol Forman

1308. Gert Frobe

1309. Judy Geeson

1310. Gone With the Wind

1311. Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

1312. Leo B. Gorcey

1313. Betty Grable

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1314. Cary Grant MB $100

1318. Sonja Henie MB $100

1315. Alec Guinness MB $100

1319.

Hindoo Princess and Husband MB $100

1316. Rex Harrison

1317. Helen Hayes

1320. Celeste Holm

1321. The Honeymooners

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1322. Trevor Howard

1323. Trevor Howard

1324. Betty Hutton

1325. Clifton James

1326. Allen Jenkins

1327. Grace Kelly

1328. George Kennedy

1329. Hedy Lamarr

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1330. Hedy Lamarr

1331. Dorothy Lamour

1332. Burt Lancaster

1333. Piper Laurie

1334. Peggy Lee

1335. Joshua Logan

1336. Sophia Loren

1337. Sophia Loren

1338. Sophia Loren

1339. George Lucas

1340. Jeanette MacDonald

1341. Jeanette MacDonald

1342. Groucho Marx

1343. James Mason

1344. Lea Massari

1345. Raymond Massey

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1346. Marcello Mastroianni

1347. Marisa Mell

1348. Ethel Merman

1349. Midnight Cowboy

1350. Ray Milland

1351. Robert Mitchum

1352. Robert Mitchum

1353. Robert Mitchum

1354. The Munsters

1355. George Murphy

1356. Edward R. Murrow

1357. Conrad Nagel

1358. Jack Nicholson

1359. David Niven

1360. Kim Novak

1361. Odd Couple

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1363. Gregory Peck and Joan Bennett

1364. Phantom of the Opera: Susanna Foster

1365. Sidney Poitier

1366. Vincent Price

1367. Vincent Price

1368. Vincent Price

1369. Irene Purcell

1370. Anthony Quayle

1371. Sally Rand

1372. Donna Reed

1373. Madeleine Renaud

1374. Fernando Rey

1375. Ralph Richardson

1376. Leni Riefenstahl

1377. Jane Russell

1362. Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine MB $100

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1378. Jane Russell

1379. Jane Russell

1380. George C. Scott

1381. Randolph Scott

1382. Randolph Scott

1383. Robert Shaw

1384. Robert Shaw

1385. Sherlock Holmes: Hardwicke and Brett

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1386. Barbara Stanwyck MB $100

1390. Norma Talmadge MB $100

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1387. Barbara Stanwyck

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1388. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry

1389. James Stewart

1391. Rod Taylor and Maggie Smith

1392. Three Stooges: Moe Howard

1393. Gene Tierney

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1394. Jack Webb

1395. Mae West

1396. Leonard Whiting

1397. Richard Widmark

1398. Henry Wilcoxon

1399. Gene Wilder

1400. Esther Williams

1401. Esther Williams

1402. Joanne Woodward

1403. Fay Wray

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1406. Actresses MB $100

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1407. Judith Anderson MB $100

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1404.

Academy Award Winners MB $100

1408. Batman MB $100

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1405. Actors and Actresses MB $100

1409. Richard Boone MB $100

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1410. Clara Bow

1411. Classic TV

1412. Bing Crosby

1414. Sammy Davis, Jr

1415. Sammy Davis, Jr

1416. Catherine Deneuve

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1418. Barbara Eden MB $100

1422. The Godfather: Pacino and Cazale MB $100

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1419. Frances Farmer MB $100

1423. Cary Grant MB $100

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1413. Dorothy Dandridge MB $100

1417. Khigh Dheigh MB $100

1420. Peter Finch

1421. Clark Gable

1424. Edmund Gwenn

1425. Julie Harris

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1428. It’s a Wonderful Life: Stewart and Reed

1429. It’s a Wonderful Life: Grimes and Coombs

1430. The Jeffersons

1431. Lillie Langtry

1432. Peter Lawford

1433. Joan Leslie

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1435. Ida Lupino and Merle Oberon

1436. Anna Magnani

1437. Billy Mahan

1438. Jayne Mansfield

1439. Chico Marx

1440. Groucho Marx

1426. Rex Harrison MB $100

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1427. Rex Ingram

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1441. Robert Mitchum and Clayton Moore MB $100

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1442. Zero Mostel

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1444. Our Gang: Cooper and Cobb

1445. Bill Robinson

1446. Gordon Scott

1447. Rod Serling

1448. Sarah Siddons

1449. James Stewart

1450. Elizabeth Taylor

1451. Elizabeth Taylor

1452. Three Stooges: Moe Howard

1453. John Wayne

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1454. John Wayne MB $200

1443. Our Gang

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1455. Wizard of Oz Munchkins MB $100

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1456. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley MB $100

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1457. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan MB $100

sports 1458.

Basketball.

Three 1960s Boston Celtics programs, each approximately 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ballpoint: one 1964–65 playoff program signed on the reverse by Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Cousy; one 1966–67 playoff program signed vertically on the front cover by Red Auerbach; and one 1968 game program signed on the front cover by K. C. Jones. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and soiling, some light areas of damp staining, and areas of paper and surface loss to the covers. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1462. Joe DiMaggio. Early vintage glossy 3.75 x 6 snapshot photo of DiMaggio in his Yankees uniform holding a bat as admirers look on, nicely signed in fountain pen. Some mild crazing to the finish and a crease to the upper right corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1459. Fred Clarke. Vintage ink signature, “Fred C. Clarke,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 card. Matted with a full-length portrait of Clarke to an overall size of 9 x 12.

In fine condition, with some trivial toning and soiling. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1460. Roberto Clemente. Se-

ries 1969 one dollar bill, signed on the portrait side

by Clemente and dated March 15, 1972, in another hand. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. A central vertical fold, scattered creases, and an extremely faint signature, otherwise very good condition. A scarce signature from the year of his tragic plane crash. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1463. DiMaggio, Mantle, and Williams. Glossy 9.75 x 7.5 photo of the greats posing together with bats on their shoulders, signed in blue felt tip by all three. Nicely double matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 11.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1461. Ty Cobb. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out

and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to C. J. Hendry Co. for $32.50, July 29, 1948. In fine condition, with a single vertical fold, expected cancellation holes, and some show-through from bank stamps to reverse, none of which affect the signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Frazier’s well-traveled passport during his jet-setting championship reign 1464. Joe Frazier.

Frazier’s personal passport, number J388547, issued on April 1, 1968.

Passport measures 3.75 x 6, and contains his printed personal information on the third page, signed at the bottom “Joseph Frazier.”

Affixed on the adjoining page, opposite the personal information page is Frazier’s 2.25 x 2.5 passport snapshot, signed vertically along the left edge, “Joseph Frazier.” A snapshot of Frazier’s wife Florence is affixed next to his, also signed vertically by Florence. Photo bears an embossed State Department seal over top portion. Several of the inside pages bear official visa stamps from New York, London, Spain, the Netherlands, and Venezuela. Another page bears a 1971 stamp amending the passport to exclude his wife Florence. In fine condition, with a cancellation stamp over personal information page, several loose pages reattached, and expected handling wear. It was during this time period that Frazier retained his championship against Muhammad Ali, in what is referred to as ‘The Fight of the Century.’ Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1466. Walter Johnson. Vintage ink signature, “Walter Johnson,”

on an off-white 3 x 1 slip affixed to a 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. A vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered creases, and overall toning, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1467. ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich. Check, 6 x

2.75, filled out and signed

by Maravich, “Pete Maravich,” payable to Cash for $200, November 19, 1984. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder.,with a signature rating of “Gem Mint 10.” Double-matted and framed with a color portrait of Maravich to an overall size of 17 x 28.25.

In very fine condition, with bank stamp lightly affecting first letter of signature.

Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1465. George Halas. DS,

signed “Geo. S. Halas,” three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 13, July 22, 1929. Agreement between the Chic ago S ta d i u m Corporation and Chicago Bruins Basket Ball Club regarding use of the stadium. In part: “The Bruins are desirous of holding all home games for the 1929–30 season in the Stadium Building…the Stadium agrees to grant and lease to the Bruins the use of the Stadium Building…for the purpose of holding professional basket ball games only…the Stadium agrees to supply the necessary personnel for operating its buidling…proceeds from admissions and tickets for the basket ball games are to be divided equally between the Stadium and the Bruins.” In fine condition, with light scattered creases, filing holes to top, and show-through from JSA label affixed to reverse of final page. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 268 | December 12, 2012 | SPORTS

1468. Rocky Marciano. Vin-

tage ballpoint signature, “Rocky Marciano,” on the reverse of a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Floyd Patterson (which bears a facsimile signature). In very good condition, with scattered creasing, several passing through portions of signature, uniform light toning, some scattered light surface loss, and moderate creasing and crazing to image. Consignor notes that thesignature was originally acquired at a yard sale in West Dennis, Massachusetts. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1469. Pele. TLS, one

page, 8.5 x 4, Warner Communications letterhead, May 27, 1980. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It is nice to know you are interested in soccer and in me. Of course I am happy to send you the…autograph you requested.”

A central vertical fold, moderate scattered creases, and light surface loss to the upper right, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1470. Honus Wagner. Unit-

ed States 3-cent postage stamp, 1.5 x 5, 1939, commemorating the centennial of baseball, signed in black ink by Wagner. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to the signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1471. Ted Williams. Bank

check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” payable to Edna Carter for $1600, September 5, 1989. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, expected bank stamps and notations, with slight show-through affecting the signature, staple holes to the upper left corner, and a trivial puncture to the first letter of the payee. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1 4 7 3 . Te d Williams.

Three identical unused State Street Bank documents, 8.5 x 7.25, each signed in blue ballpoint, “Theodore S. Williams.” In very fine condition, with central horizontal storage folds to each. Originates from the Williams family estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by his daughter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1474. Ted Williams. DS, signed

“Theodore S. Williams,” one page, 8.5 x 10.25, April 13, 1965. A loan document between Boston’s State Street Bank and Williams for $25,000. In fine condition, with two horizontal storage folds, a paperclip impression to the upper left corner, a few original pencil office notations, and an original ink stamp.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1475. Ted Williams. DS, one

page, 8.5 x 11, March 31, 1995.

Williams signs a release agreeing to appear on America’s Most Wanted: Final Justice and Manhunter. Scattered creases and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Originates from the Williams family estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by his daughter.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1472. Babe Ruth. Desirable vintage pencil signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. A couple light creases, toned tape remnants below the signature, and some slight brushing to the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1476. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1477. Muhammad Ali

1478. Muhammad Ali

1479. Muhammad Ali

1480. Muhammad Ali

1481. Mario Andretti

1482. Mario Andretti

1483. Seve Ballesteros

1484. Baseball

1485. Baseball MB $100

1486. Baseball Hall of Famers

1487. Baseball Hall of Famers

1489. Baseball Hall of Famers

1490. Baseball Hall of Famers

1491. Baseball Hall of Famers

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1488. Baseball Hall of Famers MB $200

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1492. Baseball Hall of Famers

1494. Baseball: Negro League

1493. Baseball: Great Moments

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1496. Carmen Basilio

1498. Sammy Baugh

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1495. Baseball: Negro League MB $100

1499. Boston Bruins

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1500. Boston Bruins

1501. Boston Red Sox

1502. Boston Red Sox

1503. Boston Red Sox

1504. Boxing

1505. Boxing

1506. Boxing Greats

1507. Boxing Hall of Famers

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1508. Boxing: Bantamweight Champions

1509. Boxing: Dundee and Sugar

1510. Boxing: Lightweight Champions

1511. Boxing: Middleweight Champions

1512. Boxing: Welterweight Champions

1513. Jim Brown

1514. Kobe Bryant

1515. Earl Cambell

1516. Max Carey

1517. Steve Carlton MB $100

1518. Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter and Joey Giardello

1519. Hugh Casey

1521. Chicago Cubs

1522. Chicago White Sox

1523. Chicago White Sox

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1520. Wilt Chamberlain MB $100

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1524. Roger Clemens

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1526. ‘Lighthorse’ Harry Cooper

1527. Joe DiMaggio

1528. Joe DiMaggio

1529. Joe DiMaggio

1530. Joe DiMaggio

1531. Joe DiMaggio

1532. Joe DiMaggio

1533. Joe DiMaggio

1536. Don Drysdale

1537. Dale Earnhardt

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1525. Cleveland Indians

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1535. Tom Doak

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1538. Jacoby Ellsbury MB $100

1539. Julius Erving MB $100

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1540. Julius Erving

1541. Brett Favre

1542. Bob Feller

1543. Bob Feller

1544. Bob Feller

1545. Football Hall of Famers

1546. George Foreman

1547. Joe Frazier

1549. Golf: Masters Champions

1550. Golf: Runyan and Ball

1551. Joe Greene

1553. Wayne Gretzky

1554. Wayne Gretzky

1555. Bob Griese

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1548. Joe Frazier MB $100

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1552. Wayne Gretzky MB $150

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1556. Robert Griffin III

1557. Chick Hafey

1558. Jack Ham

1559. Bryce Harper

1560. Bucky Harris

1561. Bucky Harris

1562. Horse Racing MB $100

1563. Horse Racing: Triple Crown Winners

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1564. Horse Racing: Triple Crown Winners

1565. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte

1566. Dwight Howard

1567. John Huarte

1568. Bobby Hull

1569. Indy 500 Winners

1570. Reggie Jackson

1571. Derek Jeter

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1572. Derek Jeter

1573. Magic Johnson

1574. Deacon Jones

1575. Roy Jones, Jr

1576. Michael Jordan and Larry Bird

1577. Michael Jordan

1578. Kansas City Royals

1579. Billy Jean King

1580. Evel Knievel

1581. Evel Knievel

1582. Sandy Koufax

1583. Anna Kournikova

1584. Jake LaMotta

1585. Jake LaMotta

1586. Jake LaMotta

1587. Bob Lilly

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1589. Joe Louis MB $100

1590. Joe Louis

1591. Mickey Mantle

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1592. Mickey Mantle

1593. Roger Maris

1594. Pedro Martinez

1595. Don Mattingly

1596. Joe McCarthy

1597. Lou Meyer

1598. Milwaukee Braves

1599. Milwaukee Brewers

1600. Archie Moore and Joey Maxim

1601. Stan Musial

1602. Joe Namath

1603. Negro League Legends

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1604. Byron Nelson

1605. Jack Nicklaus

1606. NY Giants

1608. NY Islanders

1609. Shaquille O’Neal

1610. Shaquille O’Neal

1611. Manny Pacquiao

MB $150

MB $100

1612. Manny Pacquiao

1613. Manny Pacquiao

1614. Arnold Palmer

1615. Arnold Palmer

1616. Walter Payton

1617. Walter Payton

1618. Jerry Quarry

1619. Mariano Rivera

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1607. NY Islanders MB $100

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1621. Sugar Ray Robinson MB $100

1622. Dennis Rodman

1623. Pete Rose

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1624. Edd Roush

1625. Pete Rozelle

1626. Dan ‘Rudy’ Ruettiger

1627. Red Ruffing

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1628. Phil Simms

1629. Sam Snead

1630. Duke Snider

1631. Hope Solo

1632. Annika Sorenstam

1633. Roger Staubach

1634. Payne Stewart

1635. Texas Rangers

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1636. Texas Rangers

1637. Y. A. Tittle

1638. Mike Tyson

1639. Mike Tyson

1640. Mike Tyson

1641. Mike Tyson MB $100

1642. Ted Williams and Stan Musial

1643. Ted Williams

1644. Ted Williams

1645. Ted Williams

1646. Ted Williams

1647. Ted Williams

1648. Ted Williams

1649. Ron Wilson and Lou Nanne

1650. John Wooden

1651. Carl Yastrzemski

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